Manager Recreation, Environment & Facilities

Manager Recreation, Environment & Facilities

(Hilltops region)

(Permanent, full-time – 70 hours per nine-day fortnight)

• Lead Council’s Recreation, Environment & Facilities division, delivering high-quality services and outcomes for communities across the Hilltops region.
• Attractive remuneration package between $135k and $150k p.a. + 3.5% CLA + leaseback vehicle option + potential relocation benefit, with other benefits and entitlements under the Local Government State Award.
• Excellent leadership opportunities, professional development, health and wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to influence the future management of Council’s environmental, recreational & community assets.

As our Manager Recreation, Environment & Facilities, you will lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Council’s open spaces, environmental programs and facilities. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee maintenance and capital works programs, provide specialist environmental advice across Council and ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with legislative and community expectations.

This is a key leadership position within the Infrastructure Directorate, responsible for driving environmental initiatives, managing community assets and supporting the delivery of Council’s Operational Plan and strategic objectives. Our ideal applicant will be an experienced people leader with strong environmental or recreation-related expertise, excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you’re looking to make a lasting impact across the Hilltops region, we encourage you to apply.

Please refer to the attached position description & application form for details. If you require further details about the position, please contact Jaime Dyhrberg, Acting Director Infrastructure, on 1300 445 586.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 2 November 2026.

When applying please email a completed application form, a cover letter/email and ideally, your résumé to [email protected], addressing applications to Jaime Dyhrberg, Acting Director Infrastructure.

Application forms are mandatory, or if you cannot complete the application form – you must address each selection criteria from the position description in your email.

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