Oversees, supports & monitors the services provided by our Open Space Operations team, including; Parks & Reserves team - responsible for maintenance of amenity horticulture works throughout AHC townships, reserves, ovals & streetscapes.Arboriculture team - responsible for maintenance of Arboriculture works throughout AHC townships, reserves & streets.Biodiversity team - responsible for maintenance of native vegetation areas, such as weed management & seed collection/propagation throughout AHC area.Playgrounds & Cemeteries team - responsible for maintenance of amenity horticulture works within all our AHC cemeteries, as well as maintaining & ensuring our playgrounds are safe & compliant.Liaise with internal departments to ensure our Open Space areas are safe, well utilised & purposeful to our community. To deliver this, I: - assist & provide advice to our Sport & Recreation team in areas such as playground compliance & upgrades, oval & other recreational grounds maintenance- collaborate with our Project Managers in providing technical specifications on landscape upgrades, to ensure that it’s consistent throughout the council area, sit in evaluation panels & complete handover walkovers to ensure works have been completed within my area of expertise- liaising with our customer service team to ensure up to date information is being sharedPlant & fleet procurement.WHS - creating & updating risk assessments, job safety assessments (JSA), safe operating procedures (SOP) & encouraging a safe culture for my team.

- Use & knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point & MS Project)- Use & knowledge of Finance Tech One & Trim/Pathway programs (current internal finance, archive & customer service programs)- Experience in developing & implementing operational procedures/policies/guidelines- Budgeting & scheduling work programs for staff, ensuring that works are completed in a timely manner, that is cost effective to the organisation but also safe for employees, members of the public & the Corporation- Experience in Capital Project work- Experience in developing, implementing contract/tenders & supervising contractors- Experience in the procurement of goods & services as per Corporation guidelines & policies- Development of Risk Assessments, Job Safety Assessments (JSA), Safe Working Method Statements (SWMS) & Safety Operating Procedures (SOP) for works in accordance with National, State and Corporation Acts, Regulations & Guidelines- Experience with day to day supervision & organising training for staff & trainees, as well as reviewing staff performance at 6 monthly reviews- Mentor & contact person for trainees- Great interpersonal & relationship building skills, as well as exceptional time management & thorough management of records- Knowledge & experience of public consultation expectations & conflict resolution with residents, stakeholders, employees, members of the public, contractors & Councillors- Knowledge of local government operations & expectations

As part of the Infrastructure Program the Project Coordinator will: • Support Program Leads and Project Managers with their assigned projects to support successful completion • Deliver assigned projects • Actively participate and contribute to the effective management and development of the Infrastructure Delivery Team • Grow and maintain a positive reputation of the Infrastructure Delivery Team both to our internal and external clients by building good relationships and understanding the needs of other business units and how they effect, and can be integrated with our business processes

- Use & knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point & MS Project)- Use & knowledge of Finance Tech One & Trim/Pathway programs (current internal finance, archive & customer service programs)- Experience in developing & implementing operational procedures/policies/guidelines- Prioritising & scheduling work programs for staff, ensuring that works are completed in a timely manner, that is cost effective to the organisation but also safe for employees, members of the public & the Corporation- Estimating/quoting for works in accordance with budget, timeframe, contract/tender obligations & legal requirements- Experience in developing & monitoring budgets- Experience in developing, implementing contract/tenders & supervising contractors - Experience in the procurement of goods & services as per Corporation guidelines & policies- Development of Risk Assessments, Job Safety Assessments (JSA), Safe Working Method Statements (SWMS) & Safety Operating Procedures (SOP) for works in accordance with National, State and Corporation Acts, Regulations & Guidelines- Experience with day to day supervision & organising training for staff & trainees, as well as reviewing staff performance at 6 monthly reviews- Mentor & contact person for trainees - Experience holding Toolbox (Team) meetings informing staff about what is happening within the organisation, any upcoming projects, safety issues/concerns, etc- Great interpersonal & relationship building skills, as well as exceptional time management & thorough management of records - Knowledge & experience of public consultation expectations & conflict resolution with residents, stakeholders, employees, members of the public, contractors & Councillors- Knowledge of local government operations & expectations- Attend event meetings & organise remediation works when required- Monitor mowing schedules & irrigation

During this time I was Acting Team Leader of the South Horticulture Team which involved monitoring & guiding staff throughout the team, monitoring the budget allocated to the team, interacting with internal & external customers, overseeing project works throughout my teams areas, mentoring apprentices that came to ACC.

- organise & coordinate project works for works in Horticulture throughout the Adelaide CBD- attend event meetings & organise remediation works when required- monitor mowing schedules & irrigation- mentor & coordinate the horticulture apprentices- help out the other members of my team when possible

Leading Hand Squares/West Tce team - my role was on site supervisor who planned & organised maintenance work throughout the 5 southern squares in the city (Victoria, Hurtle, Hindmarsh, LIght & Whitmore Squares) & West Tce frontage.

Worked throughout the southern parklands of the city. I spent 6 months in Rymill Park helping to maintain the parks throughout & after 'Mad March' (Clipsal/Fringe Festival). I spent 6 months in the Himeji Gardens (South Tce) learning about the Japanese style of pruning. I then spent 12 months working in the Squares team, we looked after the maintenace of the 5 southern squares in the city (Victoria, Hindmarsh, Hurtle, Light & Whitmore Squares).

Studying Certificate II & Certificate III in Horticulture through an apprenticeship. I spent 2 years at Adelaide City Council working throughout both the Northern & Southern Parklands. I then spent 6 months at West Torrens Council where I worked on Parks & Reserves, Streetscapes (roundabouts, verges) & the River Mowing Crew. I applied for a job with ACC which I secured in August 2006.