Team Leader Parks Maintenance

9 hours ago

Geelong, Australia City of Greater Geelong Full time

**Team Leader Parks Maintenance**:
**Job no**: 499604
**Work type**: Permanent Full Time
**Classification**: Band 3 ($66,772 - $70,917 pa)
**Categories**: Environment & Sustainability, Trades & Labour

**About the role**
This role will assist with the implementation of maintenance programs with due consideration of safety, economy, quality and within set timeframes, for the overall benefit of the residents of the City of Greater Geelong and the general community. As a passionate individual you will enhance local landscapes to cultivate a greener future. This position is based out of the South Zone depot.

**Work type: Permanent Full Time**
**Classification: Band 3 $66,772 - $70,917 pa plus super**

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead a crew to undertake inspections & works, effective and efficient with appropriate maintenance programming as directed by a Parks Supervisor.
- Lead a team in a range of horticultural maintenance tasks, including garden beds, open spaces and relevant park assets.
- Lead a crew operating and maintain plant/machinery and equipment in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Work within all Council health and safety policies and procedures.
- Effective and efficient recording of maintenance works undertaken, time sheets and plant sheets or recorded on Councils Management Maintenance system.

**About you**
To be successful in this role you will have a trade Certificate in Gardening, Horticulture or equivalent, and the following:

- Extensive experience in the broad range of horticultural maintenance activities performed in the Parks environment.
- Experience in operating a range of Park’s Maintenance plant and equipment.
- Experience in providing leadership to a small team, ensuring team safety, training employees and providing good clear communication / instructions.
- A current Victorian Drivers Licence
- A current Working with Children Check

**Child Safety Responsibilities**
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**We are the City**
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

**Applications and Enquiries**
- We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared._

**Advertised**: 07 Mar 2025 3:30 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 23 Mar 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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