Open Space Technical Officer

About the role

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced Open Space Technical Officer to help shape and improve its parks, sporting fields, reserves and natural spaces. The role provides specialist technical advice, coordinates improvement projects and supports sustainable, high-quality community spaces, combining technical expertise, project management and stakeholder engagement. It is a full-time position (35 hours per week) based in Mullumbimby, with occasional work at other sites.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across horticulture, arboriculture, sports fields, bush regeneration and bushfire management.
• Coordinate and deliver open space improvement projects safely, sustainably and within budget.
• Manage and support the Bush Regeneration team and give technical guidance across the wider Open Space team.
• Assess and respond to tree, pest, weed and bushfire risk issues on Council-managed land.
• Work with sporting clubs, contractors, consultants and community groups to improve parks and sports facilities.
• Contribute to asset management, planning, landscape design, planting programs and long-term maintenance strategies.

Required profile

• Qualifications or demonstrated experience in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in open space, parks, landscape, arboriculture, sports turf, bush regeneration or related fields.
• Proven project management experience, including budgeting and contractor coordination.
• Current driver's licence.

Required skills

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support and develop teams.
• Stakeholder engagement, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and deliver practical solutions.

What we offer

• Salary in the range of $102,109 to $118,309 per year, under the NSW Local Government (State) Award, depending on skills and experience.
• 12% superannuation, annual salary reviews and access to long service leave from 5 years' service.
• Educational and training support, salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and an Employee Assistance Program.

Applications close on 29 November 2026 and must be submitted through the online application form, either by writing answers or recording them as an audio file, with a resume and optional cover letter.