Recreation Assets and Parks Maintenance Leading Hand

4 weeks ago

Chatswood, Australia Willoughby City Council Full time

**We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recreation Assets and Parks Maintenance** **Leading Hand to join our team at Willoughby City Council**

**About us**

When you join Willoughby City Council you join a close-knit team with a big impact. We are dynamic, diverse and future-focused. We value team players who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. We serve the community and make it our job to make people’s lives better. It’s all in a day’s work.

You’ll have the freedom to grow in your career alongside likeminded people who will support you every step of the way. You’ll be part of our transformation as a Council and shape the future for the residents of Willoughby. And you’ll do it all from a thriving hub in Sydney, in the culturally-rich area we are so proud to call home.

**About you**

You’re looking for a role with purpose, one where you can make a meaningful difference. You have so much to offer. And we can see that. As much as you bring to the table, we provide you with the support you need to accelerate your career growth.

We are constantly evolvingand that change brings with it new directions, skillsets and thinking for you to embrace. Through collaboration and projects across the organisation, you will have incredible opportunities come your way. How far you take them, well, that’s in your hands.

In the Planning & Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of requests and processes supporting initial ideas through to final delivery. You’ll need to be proactive and a strong communicator. You’ll value teamwork, consistency and openness to change.

At the end of the day, you’ll know that you are making a difference. The work you do is valued, both within Council and by the community. Making a tangible meaningful contribution is what you’ve been searching for. And you’ve found it at Willoughby City Council.

**About the role**

The Recreation Assets Leading Hand’s Primary purpose is to co-ordinate works crews, staff and plant

under their control undertaking maintenance of open space and recreation facilities within Willoughby City, including formal gardens and massed plantings, pathways, grass areas, trees, playgrounds and picnic/barbecue areas.

Your duties will see you maintaining trees in parkland and streetscapes, preparation and maintaining garden beds and mass planted areas. Identify hazardous or unhealthy trees, inspect playground equipment for any safety hazards and where possible rectify.

You will maintain good communication both with your team and members of the community and provide effective assistance and advice to the community.

**Requirements**:

- Practical experience in the horticultural field and knowledge of parkland, sportsground and streetscape maintenance, including formal gardens, garden maintenance, playgrounds, basic landscape construction, lawn mowing, litter control, picnic/barbecue area cleaning and weed control and tree maintenance.
- Knowledge and experience in the use and maintenance of lawn mowing machine and small plant.
- Knowledge and experience in the use of chemicals and fertilizers in parkland maintenance.
- Self-motivated and takes pride in achieving a good, finished product.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Highly customer and delivery focused.
- Willingness to learn and also provide input into organisational improvements

**How to apply**

When you work at Willoughby Council, you will work with a diverse group of like-minded people who have people and the community at the forefront in everything we do. Check out our employee benefits on our careers page to see:

- Where you can look after yourself and your loved ones
- Where you can enhance your wellbeing
- Where you can grow, develop and be part of a team

Enquiries: Paul Handley - Park Supervisor - 02 9777 7994.

Applications close**:Sunday, 8 December 2024 at 11:30pm**

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68,671.75 - $74,030.72 per year

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 08/12/2024

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