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• Manage the delivery of key open space programs for NSW
• Temporary full time until 30 June 2026
• Parramatta office location (3 days p/w onsite) with flexible working supported
• PO2 Salary relative to experience and ranges from $134,504 to $143,964 + super

At the heart of the New South Wales (NSW) planning system, the Planning Group takes centre stage. Driven by the NSW Government’s unwavering commitment to tackle the critical housing issue, we provide essential support and strategic guidance. The Planning Land Use Strategy, Housing and Infrastructure (PLUSHI) team are the driving force behind the Department's strategic planning, policy, rezoning, and infrastructure projects, all aimed at making New South Wales a better place to live.

The role

The Senior Open Space Operations Manager provides strategic leadership and oversee the daily management of major public open space activations and projects, ensuring efficiency and exceptional community experiences to deliver impactful public open space projects.

You will prepare and manage budgets programs and activations that includes forecasting, reporting, and reconciliation to ensure financial control and resource allocation, manage the procurement and implementation of maintenance operations, logistics requirements, and service contracts for landscape and infrastructure needs ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including work health and safety, environmental, and risk management policies.

We have so many exciting projects for NSW including Penrith Beach, Places to Swim and Parks for People and your role will be to balance daily operations with strategic projects and event delivery ensuring compliance with relevant environment, safety and risk management guidelines whilst effectively managing stakeholder communications and expectations, particularly during events or maintenance.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Open Space Operations Manager

Key knowledge and experience

• Proven experience in the operational management of open space or recreational sites, with a focus on activation planning and delivery, day-to-day operations and event coordination.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, environmental standards, and risk management practices to ensure compliance and safety at the site.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and project timelines, with a focus on efficient service delivery and stakeholder communication

Essential requirements

• Degree qualifications in park management, project management, event management or similar

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 27 April 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Fiona Morrison via fiona.morrison@planning.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.