Mosman Municipal Council

Open Space Project Officer

Open Space Project Officer

• An exciting opportunity to enhance the open space areas of Mosman
• Join a close-knit and supportive team at a progressive lower north shore council
• Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• Total package from $84,862.44 - $105,554.28 salary pa plus super and $10,780 car allowance, 35 hours per week

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.

We are a forward-looking Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As an Open Space Project Officer, you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset - our community.

This role will allow you to enhance the open space areas of Mosman through the planning and construction of open space capital work projects and overseeing the Parks and Open Space Asset Management Plan.

Mosman Council have a close knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.

As a small and friendly team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full listhere.

What You’ll Be Working On

Your day-to-day work will involve facilitating community consultation, preparation of detailed briefs, tender packages, contract documentation and specifications for construction of open space improvements such as playground improvements, street tree planting, signage works and minor infrastructure work. You will also supervise the construction and implementation of these open space projects within allocated budgets and timeframes.

In addition, you will oversee Council’s playground maintenance program and updates to Council’s Parks and Open Space Asset Management Plan (AMP). This involves coordinating and conducting inspections of open space asset, reporting their condition, disposing of assets, and ensuring all the new assets are captured.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

To be successful in this role you will hold tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Landscape Design / Construction or relevant technical discipline and/or at least 3 years’ relevant experience with demonstrated equivalent skills.

You will have highly developed skills in project management, procurement and contract administration, successfully utilised in delivering projects. With experience in managing multiple open space capital works projects and/or contracts.

In addition to the above you will also hold a a current C class drivers licence. As the position receives a car allowance a valid drivers license and supply of own car is required.

How to Apply

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. Please note you can save your application and come back to it later.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria via an online questionnaire. You must answer all required field before you can submit your application.
• You will be asked to upload your Resume/CV and other documentation relevant to the position.
• All documents uploadedmustbe in Microsoft Word, PDF or JPEG format.
• For further information about the role, please contactAdrian Webster on 9978 4267during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attachedPosition Description.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online; however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Mosman Council, 573 Military Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088.

Applications close:11.59pm, 29 May 2026

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.