- Lead a high-performing Parks and Operations team
- Attractive remuneration + Leaseback vehicle
- Rostered Day Off once every 3 weeks
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
Love the outdoors and making a real difference in your community? This is your chance to lead the delivery of parks and sportsgrounds that people in Ryde use and enjoy every day.
As a Senior Coordinator within our Parks & Operations team, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional public spaces that meet the needs of a growing and active community. You’ll lead a dedicated team, work closely with stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance how our parks and facilities are used and enjoyed.
What You’ll Be Doing
No two days will be the same; you’ll lead a passionate team responsible for the care and improvement of our parks, sportsgrounds, and recreation spaces. You’ll work closely with the community, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure our facilities are safe, well-maintained, and meet the needs of everyone who uses them.
In this role, you’ll lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality parks and operations that meet the needs of the community. You’ll work closely with internal teams, contractors, and community stakeholders to balance priorities, ensure services are delivered to a high standard, and contribute to key programs like Active in Ryde.
You’ll oversee service performance and budgets, prepare reports and communications for Councillors and stakeholders, and manage park-based facilities including occupancy agreements. The role also involves implementing and improving plans, policies, and processes, as well as tracking performance across maintenance and service delivery.
As part of a broader leadership team, you’ll represent Council on relevant committees, support advisory groups, and contribute to major projects such as playground and sports field upgrades. You’ll also work closely with asset management teams to plan and maintain Council’s park infrastructure, while contributing to special projects that enhance community spaces.
About you
You’re a people-focused leader who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering outcomes for the community. You’re organised, proactive, and comfortable managing a mix of projects, stakeholders, and priorities.
In addition, you will also have:
- Current NSW Class C driver’s licence
- Degree in Leisure Management, Sport and Recreation or Recreation Management or similar, or have significant relevant experience.
- Experience in managing public land and/or facilities.
- Demonstrated experience in co-ordination of services undertaken by others for sportsground, parks and associated facilities and negotiating positive outcomes when there are competing interests from multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in leading, managing and coordinating a small team and managing budgets.
- Experience in the delivery of programs and/or events to the community
- Proven ability to organise work in a safe manner and at a professional level including knowledge relevant legislation.
- Experience with capital works and completing noncapital projects.
Culture & Benefits
- Leaseback vehicle
- Accrue a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
- Opportunity to sign up and become a fitness passport member
- Uniform and equipment supplied
- Learning & Development opportunities (tickets/licences renewals & updates, training, opportunities to relive in higher paid positions, etc)
- Collaborative team environment
- Various health & well-being initiatives (monthly fresh fruit delivery, skin checks, flu vaccinations, etc)
- 18 weeks paid parental leave, LSL after 5 years, 3 extra leave days at Christmas
Why join us?
This is a great opportunity to make a visible impact—helping create and maintain spaces where people connect, play, and stay active.
Your commencing annual salary will range from $108,604.71 to $141,186.12 + Superannuation + Leaseback Vehicle.
How to Apply
Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. In addition to answering the on-line questions shown below, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or call Nick Wright on 9952 8219 for a confidential discussion.
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