Parks Team Leader

3 weeks ago

Strathfield, Australia Strathfield Council Full time

**Department**: Engineering & Operations
**Team**: Open Spaces
**Employment Status**: Permanent
**Employment Arrangement**: Full-Time, 35 hours per week with access to Council's flexible working arraignments
**Salary Range**: Grade 8 $61,154.58 to $70,150.36 p.a, dependent upon skills and experience + 10.5% Superannuation

**About Strathfield Council**

Strathfield Council is centrally located in Sydney’s inner-west, half way between the Parramatta and Sydney CBD with accessible public transport options and parking available.

As a medium-sized council, we focus on a myriad of Local Government responsibilities which services over 40,000 residents in the Strathfield LGA. Strathfield is home to a myriad of beautiful sports fields and open spaces which is showcased as the pride of the LGA.

Our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability and Safety are at the heart of our organisation and Council emphasises the importance of achieving work-life harmony and developing staff.

**About the Opportunity**:
Strathfield Council is seeking a motivated Parks Team Leader to lead one of Council’s parks teams in the maintenance of Council’s parks and open space areas.

This role provides the opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the general maintenance and presentation of Council’s parks and open space areas.

The role entails the following:

- Co-ordinate the conduct of routine tasks in relation to one parks team by allocating tasks and appropriate resources to team members and horticulturists.
- Supervise the team in maintaining Council’s parks and ensure all members are gainfully and productively engaged at work.
- Assist with various tasks, projects and responsibilities of parks services to achieve department objectives.
- Ensure routine cleaning and maintenance of Council’s vehicles, plant, equipment and tools used for operational activities.
- Comply with Council’s value statement and guidelines at all times as outlined within our Code of Conduct.
- Co-ordinate the conduct of routine tasks in relation to the Operations Team by allocating tasks and appropriate resources to deliver services to Council standard;
- Comply with and maintain agreed service standards as per rostered maintenance programs;
- Maintain vehicles, plant, equipment and tools used for operational activities and have all that is needed for work ready to go for the next day at the end of each working day.
- For a full list of accountabilities, please see the attached PD below_

***About You**:

- You will enjoy working outside in the fresh air amongst astonishing open spaces. You will feel a sense of reward from leading your own team in completing in their tasks which ensures our parks and open spaces are well-maintained for our communities’ appreciation.
- You will have completed a minimum Certificate III in Horticulture and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. You will have successful working experience in the supervision and leadership of small teams.
- You will have experience and sound knowledge of natural resource principles and management practices.
- You will have an AQF Level 3 Chemical Certificate
- You will have a current NSW Class MR Driver’s Licence.
- Successful experience in the supervision and leadership of small teams.
- Experience or sound knowledge of natural resources principles and management practices.
- Possess and maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to undertake the activities. Demonstrated ability to meet Budget KPI’s.
- Demonstrated organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, exercise initiative and meet deadlines.
- Sound level of verbal, numeracy, written and computer skills (Excel and Word Software Programs).
- Experience working in a Local Government (DESIRABLE)

**Staff Benefits**

To view the available staff benefits, please click here.

**Position Description**

To review this position description for this role, please click here.

**To Apply**

1. Please fill out your details below and attach any relevant documentation on the next page.
**_Applications will have to address the Selection Criteria within the Position Description._**

In line with Council's Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated to attend an interview and work in this position.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jean Capdor on 02 9748 9999.

Applications Close at 10pm, Sunday 7th May 2023

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