• Work in a stunning natural setting at Wilson Botanic Park Berwick, surrounded by gardens, lakes, and wildlife.
• Lead a passionate team and make a real impact on community engagement and visitor experiences.
• Limited Tenure Part Time 15 hours per week until November 2027.
• Band 5 or salary range from $81,626 pro rata plus Super (subject to experience).

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Wilson Botanic Park Berwick transformed from a Basalt Quarry to the truly unique 100-acre botanical gardens that it is known as today. Often referred to as the “Jewel in the Suburbs” or the “Hidden Gem” the park offers visitors a myriad of options to enjoy active living, explore open space and nature, experience the environment, education and culture, celebrate special moments and events and connect with their community.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey 

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Development-focused organisation with access to diverse professional development courses, networks and programs, including financial support for obtaining relevant certifications.
• Access to discounted memberships that support your health and wellbeing.
• Our dedicated health and wellbeing program, THRIVE, offers a range of practical wellbeing and learning opportunities.

A bit about the role

Champion community engagement by leading programs, events, and initiatives that connect people with nature and each other at Wilson Botanic Park Berwick.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with leadership experience in customer-facing environments, a flair for community development, and a love for nature and public spaces.

What you’ll deliver

• Oversee daily operations of the Visitor Centre and hireable spaces at Wilson Botanic Park, ensuring smooth delivery of services, safety, financial tasks and maintenance.
• Lead and support a team of Visitor Services Officers and volunteers, fostering professional growth and collaborative service delivery.
• Plan and deliver engaging community programs, educational activities, and events in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote the park through effective communication channels, including print and digital media, to enhance public awareness and engagement.

Provide high-level administrative and project support to the Coordinator, ensuring efficient resource planning and issue management.

What you’ll bring

• Qualifications in Community Services, Community Development or Education.
• Proven experience leading a small team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders to deliver community-focused programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging educational programs.
• Experience utilising the Momentus Booking platform an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite of programs
• A desire to continually review and improve process policy and procedures
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Functional Assessment (Medical/physio).
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact, Jo Hann, on 03 9709 9654 and talent@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Sunday 26 October 2025.

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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