Team Leader Bushcare

**Team Leader Bushcare**

Job No: CB18269 Location: Five Dock, NSW
- $89,309.05 - $102,705.41 + 11.5% Super
- Permanent Full-Time Position - 38 hours per week
- Participation in 9-day fortnight RDO scheme

**About Canada Bay Council**

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths, and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

**About the Position**
- City of Canada Bay Council is seeking a passionate, innovative and experienced **Team Leader Bushcare**to join the Urban Forest & Ecology team in the Open Space department. This role plays a key part in the overall management and maintenance of Council's natural areas, open spaces and bushcare sites - caring for Country whilst providing meaningful and inspiring bushcare volunteer supervision.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- **Supervise and train volunteer Bushcare groups** on weekdays and weekends.
- **Lead the Bushcare team, managing and maintaining Council's natural areas** (including bushcare sites). Oversee bush regeneration contractors, ensuring they meet contract specifications and schedules. Operate minor plant equipment and maintain access tracks.
- **Technical Advice & Customer Service**: Provide expert advice to customers, the Urban Forest & Ecology Team, and stakeholders. Efficiently respond to service requests related to pest, weed, natural area, bushcare, and fauna matters.
- **Community & Stakeholder Engagement**: Participate in educational programs on bushland, biodiversity, and sustainability. Promote community involvement through events like National Tree Day.
- **Resource Coordination**: Manage resources for the Bushcare Team, including contractors, materials, and equipment. Ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
- **Site Assessments & Work Plans**: Conduct site assessments, develop work plans, and create vegetation management plans to support biodiversity and habitat objectives.

**Essential Requirements**:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications such as Diploma in Ecology and Land Management or equivalent and/or degree in ecology/environmental science.
- Current ‘C Class’ drivers licence.
- Current Construction Induction Card (Whitecard).
- Chemcert III Certificate.
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a bush regeneration Supervisor Team Leader role, leading and managing a team or a minimum 4 years’ experience working in a bush regeneration role with demonstrated knowledge of bushland maintenance practices, combined with demonstrated experience acting in a leadership role.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated strong customer focus.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including report writing and ability to engage with people of all levels.
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner, effectively lead a team and work within set timeframes.
- Comprehensive computer skills with the ability to maintain accurate records, use Council programs including TechOne and Cia, communicate effectively with stakeholders in accordance with Councils procedures.

**What’s on offer**

This position comes with a salary range of $89,309.05 - $102,705.41 + 11.5% Super

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

- Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
- Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
- Continuous training, support, and leadership development
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
- And much, much more

**Want to know more?**

**How to apply**
- The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace._