Landscape Maintenance Team Leader

1 week ago


Brighton Council, Australia Yourtown Full time

Employment Opportunity:
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor


Yourtown is one of the pioneers of work-based social enterprises in Australia, having provided over 3,000 young people with paid work experience and training over the last 20 years.

Our program allows experienced tradespeople to work alongside youth workers to provide supervision and mentoring support for up to four participants engaged in labour-intensive work, designed to build entry-level skills.

We are looking for someone who loves working outside on the tools and has a great eye for detail to start as soon as possible.

We have permanent and casual positions available.

We're looking for someone with strong experience in grounds maintenance who takes pride in their work and is passionate about passing on their skills and knowledge to young people.

We work on long-term contracts with large organisations so we can provide you with stable work all year and great personal satisfaction, knowing that you are helping to make a real difference for young unemployed people.


Your Opportunity:
38 hours per week, Monday – Friday, ongoing work
Attractive rates + salary packaging
Tools, uniform, phone, i Pad, and vehicle for work use and home garaging
Opportunity to gain training experience
Supportive and collaborative culture


Working across sites in Hobart you will be undertaking projects such as garden and grounds maintenance, mowing, mulching, weeding, soft landscaping, internal and external cleaning.


Your Role Will Include:
Perform a wide range of grounds and garden maintenance tasks
Manage, mentor, and train a group of young trainees
Lead by example and foster a sense of independence and wellbeing
Ensure contract specifications and scheduling requirements are being met
Maintain tools and equipment
Promote a positive Workplace Health and Safety culture and ensure active compliance

What We Are Looking For:


You will have the skills, experience, and desire to be on the tools alongside our young people, delivering high-quality projects for our customers and meeting contractual obligations.

You will understand the skills and behaviors to instill in young people and will be extremely motivated and encouraging.

You will bring:
Passion, commitment, and belief in young people
Recognized industry/trade qualification (preferred)
At least 5 years grounds/garden maintenance experience
Demonstrated knowledge of WHS requirements
Excellent communication skills to build relationships with our trainees and customers
Current white card and first aid certificate or ability to obtain

Your Benefits:


When you join Yourtown, you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organization.


Your employment experience will include:
Free access to Linked In Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
Your Wellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
Access to free and confidential counseling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
Access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organizations
An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply:


If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team Yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighborhoods, and the wider community in Australia.

To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit:

Contact:
Marnie Elliot – Talent Acquisition Team Leader on
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so apply as soon as possible

Yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people, and adults at risk free from harm.

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

"In our team, we value diversity, inclusivity, and people who want to make a difference."

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