Matt Glentworth
Sunday Creek,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Parks and Gardens Coordinator at Mitchell Shire Council with proven expertise in budget management and project oversight. Successfully managed a $3.1 million budget while enhancing stakeholder engagement and implementing an Asset Management System that improved operational efficiencies. Adept at contract negotiation and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve project goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parks and Gardens Coordinator
Mitchell Shire Council
12.2018 - Current
- Manage all requirements for; 23 Parks staff, extensive open space, 200ha of mowing, 60ha of garden beds, 90ha slashing, 50 playgrounds and 9 sports fields
- Budget management; directly responsible for planning and expenditure of 3.1 million annually
- Development and management of a customised Asset Management System; to run crew work programs, determine possible efficiencies and collect data for resourcing requests
- Contract management; development and management of a 5-yr sports field maintenance contract worth 1.7 million
- Referrals; Internal and external for all major projects, policies, procedures etc.
- Project and contractor management; numerous and varied applications for all open space requirements
Business Manager
Balance Enviro Solutions
05.2014 - 12.2018
- Business development; database and systems development, OH&S development (CM3 compliance), ISO 9001 accreditation, developing new directions for income
- Tracking and reporting incl; maintenance & construction (individual projects and overall)
- Programming; maintenance and overview (long-term programming) of construction
- Staff/contractor management; communication, hiring/engaging, training, disciplinary action, dispute resolutions, performance reviews and safety assessments
- Budgets; setting, managing, reporting on and seeking initiatives for savings while ensuring standards are retained or improved
- Consulting; plan review and site-based audits of over 60 sites for City of Greater Geelong Council and several Landscape Architects.
- Client liaison – Councils, Landscape Architects, developers and clients; meetings and communications for all points of business to ensure client expectations are met
Asset Manager
FHE (Fulton Hogan & Ecodynamics)
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Asset Management of the Melbourne Water MALRC (Maintenance and Low Risk Construction) contract; purchasing determination, managing software development, monitoring & reporting of contract objectives, plan and strategy development
- Site and staff management; training of staff for Site Risk Assessments (SRA), Site Environmental Management Plans (SEMPS incl. veg. assessments, grass slashing and civil assessments)
River Health Officer
Melbourne Water
12.2011 - 08.2012
- River Health Incentives Program; target map preparation, targeted recruitment, programing
- Development referrals; subdivisions, landscape plans, wetland design, civil, flora & fauna impacts, GIS mapping
- Educational development; wetland staff training, vegetation advice
- Project planning, initiation & management; waterway, stormwater treatment, Biosites and public reserves
- Consultant engagement & supervision; vegetation and weed surveys, pest control
- Strategic plans review & contribution; ETP Biodiversity, Tootgarook Swamp, Tamarisk Reserve (Biosites)
Site Manager (Civil) - Melbourne Water Waterways Alliance
Ecodynamics
11.2011 - 12.2011
- Site managing civil construction of Wallan Wetland
Site/Crew Foreman
Balance Enviro Solutions
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Crew coordination up to five staff
- Site planning & management
- Schedule development
- Stakeholder communication
- Quality/safety assurance
Wetland Foreman- Melbourne Water Waterways Alliance
Ecodynamics
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Project planning and estimation
- Formulation and implementation of work strategies
- Management meeting to achieve critical timeframes and delivery techniques
- Development and delivery of on-site training
- Coordination and communication with stakeholders
- Technical development of site-specific Job Safety & Environmental Analysis (JSEA), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
- Project resourcing
Leading Hand- Melbourne Water Waterways Alliance
Ecodynamics
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Planning
- Crew coordination and safety
- Weed control
- Aquatic and ephemeral planting delivery
- Communication with stakeholders/management
- Monitoring and reporting
- OHS application/feedback
Leading Hand, Wetland/Waterways Crew
Ecodynamics
10.2006 - 08.2008
- Predominately experienced in stormwater and waterway components on projects, with a diverse range of Natural Resource Management exposure such as pest control, terrestrial species and weed control, included.
Full-Time Staff, Wetland/Waterways and Terrestrial Crews
Ecodynamics
01.2004 - 01.2006
Self Employed Landscaper
01.2000 - 01.2004
Education
Master of Environment and Planning -
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC01.2012
Graduate Certificate - River Health Management
University of Melbourne
VIC01.2010
Diploma of Agriculture -
Northland Polytechnic
Northland, NZ01.1994
Skills
- Budget management
- Project management
- Contract negotiation
- Database management
- Asset management
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- First Aid Level 2
- Chainsaw Level 1
- Confined Spaces
- Chemical Users Permit
- HR Licence
- Car Licence
- Motorcycle Licence
- White Card
- Green Card
References
Available on request
Affiliations
- A family man with a passion for all things outdoor
Accomplishments
- Numerous short management courses undertaken in recent years
Timeline
Parks and Gardens Coordinator
Mitchell Shire Council
12.2018 - Current
Business Manager
Balance Enviro Solutions
05.2014 - 12.2018
Asset Manager
FHE (Fulton Hogan & Ecodynamics)
08.2012 - 04.2014
River Health Officer
Melbourne Water
12.2011 - 08.2012
Site Manager (Civil) - Melbourne Water Waterways Alliance
Ecodynamics
11.2011 - 12.2011
Site/Crew Foreman
Balance Enviro Solutions
02.2011 - 11.2011
Wetland Foreman- Melbourne Water Waterways Alliance
Ecodynamics
01.2010 - 02.2011
Leading Hand- Melbourne Water Waterways Alliance
Ecodynamics
08.2008 - 01.2010
Leading Hand, Wetland/Waterways Crew
Ecodynamics
10.2006 - 08.2008
Full-Time Staff, Wetland/Waterways and Terrestrial Crews
Ecodynamics
01.2004 - 01.2006
Self Employed Landscaper
01.2000 - 01.2004
Master of Environment and Planning -
RMIT University
Graduate Certificate - River Health Management
University of Melbourne
Diploma of Agriculture -
Northland Polytechnic
Similar Profiles
Veera KothaVeera Kotha
Information Systems Support Officer at Mitchell Shire CouncilInformation Systems Support Officer at Mitchell Shire Council
Gaelle MarcelineGaelle Marceline
Environmental Health Officer at Mitchell Shire CouncilEnvironmental Health Officer at Mitchell Shire Council
Tara LayTara Lay
Kindergarten Assistant at Mitchell Shire CouncilKindergarten Assistant at Mitchell Shire Council
Jan DowellJan Dowell
Social Support Facilitator at Nexus Primary HealthSocial Support Facilitator at Nexus Primary Health
Jame MalyonJame Malyon
Director of Digital at Jet2 PLCDirector of Digital at Jet2 PLC