Trail operations coordinator - Warburton

YARRA RANGES COUNCIL

As a Trail Operations Coordinator – Warburton Bike Park at Yarra Ranges Council, you will oversee the day-to-day management of trails and infrastructure, ensuring the highest standards of safety, functionality, and rider experience. You will coordinate maintenance programs, develop and manage a Bike Patrol program, and lead environmental initiatives in line with the park’s Operational Environment Management Plan, while contributing to the delivery of a world-class mountain biking destination. As part of the park’s leadership team, you will drive safety and emergency management planning and participate in a roster to enable effective seven-day operations and incident response.

This role has three direct reports.

The location of this role varies across Warburton and Lilydale, Victoria.

This is a full-time permanent position (38 hours per week), with approximately 20 to 30 weekend days per annum, inclusive.

This is a Band 7 role with a salary range between $110,534 and $123,686 per annum, plus superannuation.

Weekend work forms a regular part of this role to support peak visitation periods. You can expect approximately 20 to 30 weekend days per year, depending on operational needs. Hours worked on weekends attract applicable penalty rates, which may provide an opportunity to earn additional income (indicatively up to $11,000 per annum, excluding superannuation), depending on roster allocation. All figures are indicative and not guaranteed.

Benefits of working with us:

• Support work-life balance with your choice of monthly or fortnightly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.

• 20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as volunteer leave, family planning, study assistance and menstrual and menopause leave.

• Opportunities for professional development and to take on temporary roles in other teams to grow your skills and experience.

• Novated lease vehicle options.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

• Experience in mountain bike trail management or similar asset management in an outdoor, adventure tourism or land management environment.

• Provide timely coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback to develop staff capability and strengthen skills across trail operations and maintenance.

• Apply sound decision-making by analysing information from multiple sources, identifying issues and opportunities, and implementing effective, practical solutions.

• Delegate responsibilities appropriately to maximise team effectiveness, empowering staff while ensuring accountability and high standards of delivery.

• Drive results by setting clear goals, monitoring performance, and continuously seeking improvements to enhance park operations and rider experience.

• Plan and organise operational activities, resources, and maintenance programs to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality outcomes across the bike park.

• Great organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with diverse customers.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 21 June 2026

Contact person: Matt Harrington, Executive Project Manager - Warburton Bike Park, 0419 875 263.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at careers@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, Working with Children Check, and Medical Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.