Crew Leader

**Job Number**:
499155

**Division**:
Projects & Asset Srvcs

**Employment Status**:
Permanent

**Categories**:
Parks/ Horticulture/ Arboriculture

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time
- $68,884 pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 6 of EBA5
- _If Crew Leader position: please note, progression in remuneration (up to Level 8 - $72,838 plus super) is available for this position upon meeting performance and training requirements outlined in a structured crew leader framework._
- 9 day fortnight
- 76 hour fortnight
- Location: Caboolture

**About our opportunity**

Your responsibilities will include leading a team to undertake work activities associated with natural areas operations - including but not limited to environmental weed control, natural area conservation works, maintaining and constructing our extensive recreational and fire trail networks, some prescribed burning as well as soft landscaping within council's natural areas

Typically leading small crews - our natural areas Crew Leaders are working with and leading the team maintaining the region’s natural area environments. The tasks and duties of this position will involve identification and allocation of relevant resourcing and materials to undertake tasks, developing and reviewing maintenance schedules and maintaining associated records as well as identifying horticultural and environmental concerns and engaging with a range of technical staff across relevant departments and State Agencies in relation to implementing solutions. You will also be carrying out manual handling/labouring tasks, driving a 4WD vehicle, operating an ATV and operating other relevant plant and equipment while carrying out general vegetation maintenance in natural area environments.

This position will have you working with modern equipment while looking after a diverse range of natural areas such as foreshore zones, riparian zones and urban interface with some exposure to rainforest zones.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you must have current or recent experience maintaining and working within natural areas environments, experience in the day to day management of small work crews and ability to undertake a range of administrative and technology activities in a manner that is appropriate in the relevance of this position. Some fire training or exposure to prescribed burns is desirable.

You will also hold a current MR class driver's license, a Construction Induction card and a current ACDC Herbicide Application Certification (or willing to obtain within 6 months)

Holding a Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management of another relevant field is highly desirable however you must be willing to obtain this to progress through the Crew Leader framework.

**Position Description**

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**Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

**How to Apply**

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a physical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by CMB as part of the recruitment process for this role as well as a National Police History Check.

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