Parks Technical Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Parks & Gardens Branch are responsible for the care, management and operation of a comprehensive living network of public open space and recreation areas which have been established for active and passive recreation and preservation of the natural landscape and environment features.

The role of a Parks Technical Officer supports the implementation of the Sunshine Coast Recreation Park Plan 2021-2031 by providing technical assistance on the strategic actions identified in the plan.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the development of evidence-based policy by undertaking research and analysis that inform open space and recreation planning and development.
• Support the Parks Assets and Capital Planning team in relevant review and content updates to the Open Space Landscape Infrastructure Manual (LIM), including undertaking research, drafting technical content and working with industry professionals/ manufacturers to research design solutions.
• Provide technical support relating to parks planning activities, which can include liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders and support the request for comments process on behalf of the branch and draft internal stakeholder feedback.

About you

As a requirement of this role, you will have excellent report writing, communication, inter-personal, time management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, and good computer skills including competency in use of Word and Excel and ability to use other standard Microsoft products and Council software applications.

You will have a strong understanding of Council’s policy framework, particularly Council’s Regional Strategies, the SC Recreation Parks Plan 2021-2031 and the SC Planning Scheme 2025.

You will be competent in using G.I.S Systems.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Matthew Robertson during business hours on 0427 467 845.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.