At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the management of park facilities and ensure a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Company: CERES, a vibrant not-for-profit environmental education centre in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, community engagement, and the chance to make a real environmental impact.
- Other info: Work outdoors in a dynamic environment with opportunities for community involvement.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to sustainability and enhancing visitor experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and a strong interest in sustainable practices.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
About CERES
CERES is a not-for-profit environmental education centre, urban farm and social enterprise hub spread across four locations, linked by the Merri and Darebin Creeks on Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne. We are a registered charity with the principal purpose of protecting and enhancing the natural environment. Starting as a rubbish tip, CERES has grown into a thriving green hub: a model for urban farms around Australia, a living education centre for environmental best practice, and an incubator for better business and ideas that might just change the world. More than half a million people visit the site each year, and its social enterprises – which include cafes, market gardens, an organic grocery and bakery, sustainable timber, home delivered groceries (CERES Fair Food), a retail nursery, workshops, school education and regular events and festivals - reach many more.
Working across our 4.5 hectare CERES Park, you will lead the safe, sustainable and effective management of the Park's buildings, facilities and public spaces, ensuring they remain welcoming, accessible and fit for purpose. This position is offered at 30 - 38 hours per week.
Where you come in
You will manage all aspects of park facilities operations including asset management, maintenance planning, site safety systems, waste management systems, contractor performance and infrastructure projects, while demonstrating sustainable building and resource management practices. Your management contribution plays a key role in contributing to an exceptional visitor experience and supporting the delivery of CERES programs, events and commercial activities.
You will make an impact by:
- Leading the development of our facilities, buildings and parkland for a greater visitor experience
- Demonstrating best-practice building and resource management practices
- Building strong connections across our shared systems and assets
- Supporting local community engagement programs, events and site activities
- Creating a positive, safe and inclusive environment for staff, volunteers and visitors
Does this sound like you? This role requires:
- Proven experience managing facilities, buildings, infrastructure or public assets.
- Strong interest in environmentally sustainable building and resource management practices.
- Strong understanding of facility maintenance systems, asset management principles, infrastructure planning and regulatory compliance
- Sound project management skills and experience managing teams, budgets and operations
- Relevant facilities management qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation, regulatory compliance, policies and best practice.
- Victorian Working With Children Check
- First Aid Certificate
- Current Victorian Drivers License
- Ability to work outdoors and maintain a high level of physical fitness
Sound interesting? Please see the full Position Description attached.
Park Facilities Manager in Melbourne employer: CERES
CERES is a not-for-profit environmental education centre and social enterprise hub that focuses on sustainable practices and community engagement. Employees have the opportunity to work in a thriving green environment, contributing to innovative projects that enhance the natural landscape while fostering community connections. The organization promotes a collaborative work culture with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental education.
