Supervisor Urban Vegetation

**ABOUT US**:

- Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment._

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
**Position**

Council is offering a great opportunity for a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to lead and motivate work teams to complete horticultural programs associated with urban vegetation throughout the Shire. The position will play a key role in motivating staff to deliver outcomes in line with Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan.

**To be successful you will bring**
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Qualifications in Horticulture or related field and / or demonstrated extensive experience in the horticultural maintenance field.
- Proven experience in the supervision of staff and contractors, including monitoring performance, coordinating worksite activities and training and development.
- Demonstrated well developed communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability and willingness to work on call in accordance with roster requirements.

**The rewards**
- A salary range of $75,500 to $86,700 per annum (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills and experience. This incorporates the payment of five hours of approved overtime per fortnight according to Council’s Annual Salary Agreement.
- Fitness Passport membership options.
- Training and development opportunities.
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
- An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.

**Applications close**

11.30pm on Wednesday 9 October 2024

**Specific enquiries**

Cheyne Willebrands | Manager Open Spaces | 02 6686 1230