[3 Days Left] Crew Leader Maintenance
4 weeks ago
Overview
Infrastructure and Operations - Construction Maintenance and Operations | Trades/Service
Permanent FullTime opportunities available (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week). Certificate III in Horticulture or significant experience in managing on-ground operational crews. LGE 6 (S6LH) (65,353 per annum + superannuation).
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater networks and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city. We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city. Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
Maintaining Townsville City Council’s high profile open spaces for the enjoyment of locals and tourists.
Join Our Team as a Parks Crew Leader
Are you passionate about the great outdoors and ready to make a tangible impact on your community? Townsville City Council is looking for an enthusiastic Parks Crew Leader to help maintain our stunning parks and open spaces for everyone to enjoy.
- Give Back to Your Community: You'll be at the forefront of keeping our open spaces pristine and inviting for both locals and tourists.
- Lead with Purpose: Provide field supervision and hands-on support to ensure the smooth delivery of weekly and daily maintenance schedules.
- Quality and Safety First: Manage service quality, technical compliance, and worksite safety, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
- Share Expertise: Offer practical technical advice to our operational staff, guiding them to achieve excellence in maintenance activities.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with Team Leaders and technical specialists to identify and address resource needs, aligning with our operational goals and future objectives.
What You'll Do:
- Supervise and Inspire: Lead your crew to success, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of maintenance works.
- Communicate Effectively: Engage with relevant stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned during works delivery.
- Drive Excellence: Maintain the highest standards of service quality and safety, making our parks the best they can be.
If you're ready to take on a leadership role that combines your love for nature with your skills in supervision, we want to hear from you Apply now and be a part of something special in Townsville.
These roles will be based from our Bamford Lane and Wellington Street depots.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
Mandatory
- Certificate III in Horticulture or significant experience in managing on-ground operational crews in the delivery of allocated Horticultural work activities.
- Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD) (essential)
- Current “C” class manual driver’s licence (essential)
- A high level of oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively and professionally engage with and influence others.
- Sound problem solving skills with the ability to achieve creative, effective and efficient solutions to challenges and changes.
- Current "MR" Class Licence.
- Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) certified under the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Part 3 2016).
- Knowledge of the capabilities and safe operation of a range of light plant and equipment including chainsaw.
- First Aid/CPR/Emergency Life Support Certificate.
- Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC) accreditation.
- Accredited Chainsaw ticket (Level 2).
- Visual Inspection Park Facilities accreditation.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the Apply button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Lana (Team Leader) at lana.collier@townsville.qld.gov.au
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 8 October 2025
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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