Team Leader Bioretention Maintenance

1 week ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains.

It is a city of ambition and excitement.

With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities.

Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region.

With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000.

There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney's most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.


About the opportunity


This role will provide you with work that offers variety and opportunity to work in the large and diverse natural areas of Blacktown City.

We have a rapidly expanding Natural Areas portfolio with numerous natural assets to maintain and this role is important in shaping the future of our Natural Areas network.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position up to June 2025 to:

  • Lead a team to focus on bio-retention systems/ Water Sensitive Urban Design assets/ constructed waterway management.
  • Lead a team to ensure bioretention systems and wetlands are maintained in accordance service requirements
  • Assist with the training and development of Councils Apprentices.


As a Bioretention Maintenance Worker, you will be responsible for undertaking maintenance of Bioretention systems, wetlands, lakes, and associated Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) assets to ensure the highest level of finish that is safe and attractive to our natural areas.

You will play a vital role in improving the natural environment of the Blacktown local government area.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

  • Formal qualifications in Horticulture or related areas
  • Extensive experience in the preparation and maintenance of water sensitive urban design assets, and associated turfed areas, gardens and aquatic garden areas.
  • Extensive experience in the supervision of staff undertaking such work.
  • Chemical Application AQF 3 or equivalent
  • Class MR Driver's Licence.

Desirable:

  • Chainsaw operation certificate of competence
  • Senior First Aid Certificate
  • RTA approved Traffic Controller Accreditation.

Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

  • Entry level for this position starts at $1,396.13 per week
  • 38hour working week
  • Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
  • Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety.

We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description
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  • Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Closing date:
Friday 1 September 2023, 11.59 pm

Contact officer:
Carolyn Adamcewicz on

Internal ref:
BCC1707

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