APPLICATION GUIDELINES
These guidelines are provided to assist you in submitting your application for the
advertised position with the City of Greater Bendigo.
Please ensure that you read the
instructions carefully, prior to submitting your application.
Attached is a position description which will provide information on the advertised position. If you
require any further information regarding this position, please contact Darren Fuzzard, Director
Presentation & Assets on (03) 5434 6398.
Applications must be received by close of business Monday 8 February, 2016. Applications will be
short listed for interview based on the responses to the selection criteria. Applications should be
marked ‘Confidential’ and may be submitted by:
Apply Now:
Select the Apply Now button and follow the prompts (Preferred option)
Email:
recruitment@bendigo.vic.gov.au
Post:
HR / Recruitment Officer
City of Greater Bendigo
PO Box 733, BENDIGO 3552
In person to:
195-229 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
Please ensure that your application includes:
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A copy of your current resume, including contact details for two (2) work related referees
(referees will only be contacted after a personal interview has been conducted).
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Covering letter.
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A statement addressing each selection criteria.
Please note: if your application is successful we will require the following documents prior to
commencement:
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Birth Certificate or Extract and any formal registration of name changes such as a Marriage
Certificate, or deed poll documentation (if name is different on Birth Certificate/Extract).
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Current Driver’s Licence.
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If your birthplace is outside Australia, documents proving you are legally able to work in
Australia, i.e. Evidence of citizenship/permanent residency status or working visa.
For further information on Bendigo, please visit our website at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
Again, thank you for your interest in this position; we look forward to receiving your
application.
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The City of Greater Bendigo aspires to be a values driven organisation.
Working together to be the best we can for our community.
Our Values: We Lead, We Learn, We Care, We Contribute, We Respond, We Respect.
POSITION TITLE:
MANAGER, PARKS & NATURAL RESERVES
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
FULL TIME
AWARD CLASSIFICATION:
SENIOR OFFICER
SALARY PACKAGE:
CIRCA $140,000
UNIT:
PARKS & NATURAL RESERVES
DATE REVIEWED:
OCTOBER 2015
THE DIRECTORATE:
The Presentation and Assets Directorate includes responsibility for:
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Asset planning and engineering, urban and landscape design.
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Constructing and maintaining key infrastructure networks such as roads, footpaths and
drainage systems.
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Development, protection and maintenance of parks and the natural environment areas
under our jurisdiction.
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Environmental policy and strategy.
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Management of waste and recycling collection, landfill sites, transfer stations and street
cleaning.
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Management of Bendigo Livestock Exchange.
THE UNIT:
The Parks & Natural Reserves Unit manages and maintains the passive and active recreational
parks, gardens and natural environment areas of Greater Bendigo.
The work of the business unit has a critical influence on the perception of visitors and residents
alike about the appearance and liveability of the municipality. The team aims to achieve
horticultural excellence in everything from the traditional period style gardens of Bendigo to the
unique natural parklands and reserves of the region while working within strict financial control.
POSITION OBJECTIVES:
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Lead the City of Greater Bendigo's Parks & Natural Reserves Unit in the delivery of high quality
customer focused facilities and services that are efficient and innovative and responsive to
community needs.
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Provide a safe workplace for all staff members.
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Identify and deliver initiatives that develop staff and improve their wellbeing.
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Develop budgets and manage the financial performance of the Unit within approved budgets.
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Work collaboratively with other business units to help them achieve their objectives for the
organisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Management and Leadership
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Demonstrate City of Greater Bendigo’s values and act as a role model for professional and
ethical behaviour.
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Lead and motivate staff in the provision of high quality, customer focused facilities and services
that deliver on our commitments in an innovative and efficient way.
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Continue to implement and improve the accredited management system (Quality, Environment
and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)) within the Unit.
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Participate productively and positively as a member of the Presentation and Assets Directorate
management team and Organisational Leadership Team.
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Prepare and deliver formal reports to Council on technical matters and the performance and/or
services relating to the Unit.
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Ensure compliance of the Unit with organisational and legislative requirements.
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Promote and implement appropriate human resource management practices and procedures in
all aspects of the Unit's operations.
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Act as leader and mentor to the work unit staff members in relation to all aspects of their
relevant work activities and source external support if required.
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Encourage an environment of continuous improvement, efficiency and productivity.
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Provide leadership, direction and guidance, and delegate authority to ensure accountability
from all staff members.
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Develop a team approach to problem solving and in developing improvements in Parks and
Natural Reserves operations and service delivery.
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Ensure that performance reviews are undertaken on a regular basis, that team members have
the opportunity for regular informal and formal feedback on performance and that individual
development plans are developed in conjunction with direct reports.
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In consultation with People and Performance and the Director, manage recruitment, industrial
relations, training, performance reviews and development processes within the Unit.
Financial Performance and Procurement
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Prepare the Unit's budget submissions in accordance with Council, organisational and Unit
strategies and in accordance with organisational timeframes and standards.
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Manage expenditure in accordance with approved budgets for each work area and prepare
monthly reports in accordance with organisational requirements.
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Ensure compliance with corporate requirements for procurement, project management and
contract administration.
Planning & Policy Development
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Develop policies and strategies as necessary to guide the activities of the Unit.
Relationships, Liaison/Co-ordination
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Establish and maintain productive relationships with members of the Executive, other
managers and staff who interact with the Unit.
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Establish and maintain productive relationships with relevant external agencies, clients and
suppliers.
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Represent Council on advisory committees or other relevant functions/meetings conducted by
industry bodies and relevant community groups.
Customers and the Community
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Provide responses to the community and other parts of the organisation in accordance with the
Customer Service Charter.
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Ensure that all obligations, agreements and deadlines are met.
Continuous Improvement
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Engage in consultation and planning processes to enable the Unit and its staff members to
continuously improve and implement the Corporate Continuous Improvement Framework as
required.
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Contribute to enhancements in customer service and community engagement.
Occupational Health & Safety
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Ensure compliance of all staff and sub-contractors with OH&S legislation, Risk Management
requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity and Council Policies and Procedures.
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Promote and implement appropriate risk management practices and procedures in all aspects
of the Unit's operations, in line with the CoGB Risk Management Framework.
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Ensure OH&S requirements are met in relation to staff and areas under the Manager’s control,
including:
- Ensuring safe and proper work practices are employed by staff and sub-contractors in all
workplaces.
- Taking all reasonable care in the performance of duties so as to prevent injuries to self or
others (including members of the public).
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- Working constructively and co-operatively and consulting with elected Health and Safety
Representatives in regard to workplace OH&S changes and issues.
- Reporting all injuries, accidents, incidents or unsafe conditions in the workplace and cooperating in rehabilitation of employees including reasonable workplace changes and
facilitating the early return to work of injured employees.
- Implementing safe work practices and procedures at all times.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Director, Presentation & Assets
Supervises:
Direct Reports and approximately 70 staff
Internal Liaisons:
Councillors, CEO, Executive Management Team, Organisational
Leadership Team, Active & Healthy Communities, Major Events,
Contracts & Project Coordination, Finance, Communications, People
&
Performance,
Customer
Support,
Information
Management,
Statutory Planning, Sustainable Environment, Engineering & Public
Space, Works, Waste Services and staff who interact with the unit.
External Liaisons:
Government agencies and authorities, other local governments,
suppliers, community groups and individuals.
ACCOUNTABILITY & EXTENT OF AUTHORITY:
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Accountable for the effective performance of the key responsibilities listed in the position
description.
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Accountable for ensuring service levels are maintained to a level consistent with the Customer
Service Charter.
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Accountable for ensuring compliance with appropriate legislative and policy requirements.
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Accountable for ensuring that delegated authority is exercised in accordance with the Council
delegations.
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Accountable for formulating program objectives, policies and procedures, in consultation with
Director, the Executive Management Team, and CEO as appropriate.
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The decisions and actions taken by the incumbent have a substantial effect on the operational
Unit and on the public perception of the wider organisation.
JUDGEMENT & DECISION MAKING:
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Responsible for identifying policy options within functional area for consideration and approval
by the Director, CEO or Council.
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Freedom to act subject to regulations and policies of the CoGB and as directed by the Director.
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Judgement and decision-making may involve the application of innovative approaches to
service delivery and require the use of initiative in developing new and improved strategies,
methods and systems of work.
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Freedom to represent Council at appropriate forums and provide feedback in accordance with
Council policy.
SPECIALIST SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
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Extensive specialised knowledge and expertise in relevant professional activities and
associated management principles.
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Ability to plan strategically to support the achievement of Council and organisational aims and
objectives.
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Knowledge of research and assessment techniques relevant to the Unit's programs.
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A commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to identify change processes required
to drive organisational effectiveness and introduce mechanisms to achieve the necessary
changes.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
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Ability to plan, organise, set priorities, manage time and plan workloads and to lead, motivate
and supervise staff so that service unit strategies are delivered while use of organisational
resources is optimised.
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Ability to demonstrate high level of leadership and staff management, and to promote,
demonstrate and facilitate excellent teamwork.
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Ability to make decisions requiring the balancing of competing demands and multiple priorities
within a complex environment.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and implement professional strategies that impact positively on
organisational performance.
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Ability to manage the supply of external services to the unit, including contract management
skills as appropriate.
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Ability to manage expenditure in accordance with budgets.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
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A high level of political acumen and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse
range of internal and external clients.
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Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form to internal and external bodies,
including excellent presentation skills.
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Ability to gain assistance and cooperation from peers and other employees, as well as outside
bodies.
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Ability to resolve conflict situations involving staff, clients and/or members of the public.
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Personal insight and the capacity to reflect and learn.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
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A tertiary qualification related to the key requirements of the position and relating to the
services provided by the Unit, with postgraduate qualifications in management highly regarded.
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A high level of relevant managerial experience and a proven track record as an effective
leader.
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Substantial knowledge and experience in the industry in Australia and the operations of the
service unit.
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A current Victorian driver’s licence.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
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Strong professional leader demonstrating positive work behaviours with a genuine commitment
to the organisation’s values.
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Extensive management experience including demonstrated exceptional change management
and leadership skills.
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Demonstrated high level of business and political acumen including the ability to develop and
implement short term business plans to achieve long term strategic objectives.
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Substantial knowledge and experience in the parks and natural reserves industry in Australia.
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Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
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Strong financial management experience including budget bid development and management
of expenditure against budget and financial reporting.
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Ability to make decisions requiring the balancing of competing demands and multiple priorities
within a complex environment.
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Ability to prepare and present high quality written and verbal reports to a variety of audiences.
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