Team Leader Park Maintenance

7 days ago

Rydalmere, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as it becomes Sydney’s Central City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

**About the role**

This position is responsible for leading field based operational employees to deliver horticultural services that ensures Parramatta's parks and open spaces are maintained and improved to enhance the appearance of the city and to promote Parramatta as Australia's next great city.

You will l ead the team by overseeing all activities, plan, organise and decide how to accomplish tasks, set goals, communicate and distribute information within the team.

On a daily basis you will:

- Appropriately match team members to their current competency level and in consultation with the supervisor effectively develop team members for future roles.
- Mentor new starters and others within the team and undertake on-the-job training for the team.
- Undertake the day-to-day management of staff and their assigned tasks.
- Undertake inspections of parks and other facilities to ensure that Council's exposure to liability is minimised.
- Make decisions and implement work practices in line with acceptable practices of the Horticulture/Arboriculture/Green keeping, trade and industry.
- Undertake a variety of tasks required for the successful completion of the functions of the Parks Services Team, to ensure the long-term management, condition, and usability
- of assets and facilities under the care of the team.
- Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed, to assist other teams and operational areas, particularly in wet weather or other emergencies to meet community needs.
- Carry out an agreed program of works to ensure the timely and effective completion of all objectives.

**About You**
- Minimum certificate Ill qualification in Horticulture, relevant to position/area of specialisation (arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping, nursery, and sports turf management).
- Certificate I and II in Chainsaw Operations, desirable (essential for Tree Operations).
- Hold a current NSW Driver's Licence (C Class, MR essential).
- Possession of a construction industry certificate ("White Card").
- Traffic Control Certificate (TCR, IMP)
- AQF Ill (AQF IV desirable)

**What’s on offer**

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $70,195.99 to $77,303.91 Plus Superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (Rostered RDOs, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)

**Want to know more?**

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

**How to apply**

Prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A copy of a valid Working with Children Clearance must be presented at Interview.

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