About the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (the Authority) was established on 1 December 2020 to deliver better protection and management of the iconic coast and parks of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.
In partnership with Traditional Owners, our role is to manage, protect, rehabilitate and foster resilience of the natural, cultural and heritage values of coastal Crown land and marine waters along the Great Ocean Road.
As a public land manager for the Great Ocean Road coast and parks, we manage a wide variety of public land from National Parks to coastal beaches to town foreshores. We also lead visitation policy and planning for the scenic landscapes along the Great Ocean Road to manage visitation and provide a great visitor experience.
All revenue raised through our commercial endeavours is reinvested into the coast to ensure the Great Ocean Road region can be enjoyed now and for generations to come.
Position Purpose
The Coastal Operations Coordinator is primarily responsible for the supervision of the Coastal Operations Team at Apollo Bay and Port Campbell with the support of the location's Leading Hands. Assuming responsibility for the coordination of day to day works, operations and other activities on parks and reserves and land under the management of the Authority.
Primary Responsibilities
• Provide supervision and leadership to the Coastal Operations Team including efficient works planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of foreshore operations.
• Development and review of works programs to improve productivity and efficiency of operations.
• Identify and implement efficiency and safety improvements in line with safety procedures and environmental standards.
• Monitor, supervise and liaise with foreshore contractors to ensure safety, quality, environmental and service delivery standards are met.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are carried out professionally and efficiently whilst adhering to quality and occupational health and safety standards.
This list is not exhaustive, please see Position Description for full list of key responsibilities within the role.
• Degree or diploma relevant to foreshore operations and coastal/land management.
• Five years (minimum) experience in trade, land management, facilities and grounds maintenance or another relevant field.
• Strong leadership experience including an ability to lead a team with managerial attributes and business acumen.
• Proven ability to make sure organisational standards are met, plus resolve and support personal and human resource issues in a professional manner.
Knowledge and skills
• Proficiency to plan and deliver small projects through planning, budgeting, approvals, development of tender documentation and construction management.
• Proven ability to innovate and problem solve with a strong focus on quality control to ensure a consistently high standard of works are performed by staff and contractors.
• Demonstrated experience with MS office suite, ability to attend and chair meetings and complete various reports, spreadsheets and plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication and conflict resolution skills. Ability to communicate with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
•Strong people management skills including staff development, performance management and facilitation of cultural change.
•Thorough knowledge of workplace health and safety and risk management practices with a willingness to participate on the OHS Committee.