Leading Hand Open Space Maintenance

3 months ago


Hoppers Crossing, Australia Wyndham City Council Full time

Werribee location
- Band 4 salary of $77,764.92 plus super and fortnightly RDO

**We are Wyndham**, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

**A bit about the role**

As a Leading Hand in our Open Space department, you will supervise the Open Space Maintenance Team’s resources, ensuring the workforce carries out allocated tasks effectively and efficiently.

You will schedule open space maintenance activities across the municipality in coordination with other teams whose actions significantly impact on maintenance activities and tasks.

As a team, your goal is to actively work towards improving and maintaining the quality of assets, gardens, park and sporting fields within available resources and budget.

**What you will do**
- Monitor the productivity and quality of work within the team
- Contribute to the development of annual plans and budgets
- Provide input into the development of policies, procedures and standards to ensure the team’s compliance with Best Practice and productivity levels
- Train employees in the use of equipment and techniques, encouraging their use of initiative and the development of their skills and abilities
- Perform manual duties, as required
- Operate and monitor maintenance requirements for plant, tools and equipment, including fuel, lubrication and fluid levels encouraging staff responsibility for plant and equipment in their use and care
- Respond to customer service requests and other requests for maintenance works

**What you will bring**
- Qualifications in Turf Management, Horticulture or related discipline to at least Certificate 3 level (desirable)
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff and contractors
- Sound verbal and written skills, including the ability to draft reports, plans and correspondence, as well as the implementation and maintenance of various databases
- Experience in the use and maintenance of mowing plant and equipment (e.g. ride on, hand mowers and/or tractor driven mowing equipment)
- A current Victorian Drivers licence including Truck licence (MR or HR)
- First Aid Level 2 (highly desirable)
- Agricultural Chemical User’s Permit (desirable)
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and GIS

**Be part of something more**

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

**What’s next?**

For a confidential discussion, please contact** Earl Byrne, Area Leader Open Space Maintenance **on **8734 2723.**

Applications will be accepted until **11:59PM on Sunday 13 October 2024.**
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