▷ Apply Now: Team Leader Streetscape Services x2

Overview

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local government councils with a community of 201,000 people. We invite you to join us on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. Our values are Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration, which guide everything we do. We offer flexible career-life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge, including a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate.

Permanent employees benefit from gym membership from $18.65/week, giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

As the Team Leader – Streetscape Services, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality day-labour services that maintain and enhance Council’s streetscape areas. Reporting to the Coordinator Streetscape, you’ll lead a dedicated team to ensure works are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with Council’s Operational and Strategic Plans.

Responsibilities

- Leading and supervising a team of field staff to deliver streetscape maintenance and improvement works.
- Monitoring team performance and ensuring targets are met in line with individual and team work plans.
- Coaching and developing staff, fostering a positive and productive team culture.
- Collaborating with the Coordinator Streetscape and Parks and Streetscape Operations Manager to ensure service delivery aligns with community expectations and the Community Strategic Plan.
- Resolving operational issues and supporting continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications and Skills

- Relevant horticultural qualification OR equivalent industry experience in streetscape operations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team and its functions to achieve outcomes that address current challenges for the IWC and its commitments to the community.
- Knowledge and skills in staff management, performance management and staff development.
- Demonstrated experience with field devices (e.g., tablets) for managing daily team work plans.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing, including the ability to comprehend maps, street signage & work schedules and complete daily report forms.
- NSW Class C Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence

Remuneration

$73,696.48 - $80,330.12 + 12% Superannuation

Enquiries

Terry Myers, Coordinator Streetscape Services on 02 9392 5026

Jimmy Pamment, Coordinator Streetscape Services on 02 8595 2425

Closing Date

Sunday 26 October 2025, 11:30 PM

Application Process

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all requirements and conditions of the role. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. You may subscribe to our weekly job alert emails by subscribing via the appropriate link.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility and Pre-employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (refer to the Position Description for specifics). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by IWC for verification.

Inclusive Employment

Inner West Council is committed to being an inclusive and equitable employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and strive to reflect the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature-age workers.

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