Liverpool City Council

Manager Parks Sport and Open Spaces

Manager Parks, Sport and Open Spaces

Why us?
Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS
Permanent, Full Time 35 hours, 5 days/week Competitive Salary Rose street

JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a high-trust, autonomous leadership role responsible for delivering key services and projects across Council's Parks, Sport and Open Spaces. The position leads both strategic and operational initiatives, overseeing areas such as parks, sports fields, recreation facilities, tree management, and compliance.
You will drive innovative, best-practice service delivery, shaping city works strategies that support Council's long-term vision and ensure high-quality, accessible public spaces. The role also involves identifying future organisational needs, optimising maintenance services, and promoting operational excellence across open spaces and bushland.
Working closely with the Director Operations, you will ensure effective management of budgets, risks, systems, and processes, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and efficient service delivery.

ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Relevant Management or Business or Project Management degree (or equivalent) with significant demonstrated leadership and management experience in a related field
• Current Class C Driver's License
• Proven ability to lead and provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, delivering organisational objectives
• Strong experience in project and change management, including planning, resource allocation, and successful delivery
• Demonstrated capability in developing and managing business plans, budgets, and innovative service solutions
• Experience working with executives and senior stakeholders to manage complex, sensitive issues and projects
• High-level leadership experience delivering specialist programs and driving organisational performance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills across all levels
• Strong emotional intelligence with a collaborative and people-focused leadership style
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes
• Ability to provide expert advice on complex operational, policy, and governance matters
• Sound knowledge of WHS, compliance obligations, and relevant legislation, including Local Government frameworks
• Specialist knowledge of open space management and maintenance practices

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 x Health and Wellbeing leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

The salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

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Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Applications Close 10am, on the 29th of July 2026

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0447 196 962