Team Leader

Base Salary Approx. $74,000 p.a. plus superannuation and allowances (Industrial Agreement 2024)

About us

The Town of Cottesloe boasts some of the most beautiful surrounds in the Perth metropolitan area. It is recognised internationally for its superb stretch of beaches, manicured lawns and balcony views over the Indian Ocean.

Our community is one of our greatest assets. Each year, we welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to Cottesloe to enjoy its vibrant atmosphere, unique coastal village character, and relaxed beach lifestyle for which we are renowned. Join us and, together with our Council and community, help realise our vision: a vibrant coastal community with a laid-back charm.

About the Opportunity

The Town of Cottesloe is a values-driven organisation. We are seeking to appoint a capable person to lead the Mowing team in maintaining our beautiful surrounds. The Team Leader - Mowing role will ensure a high standard of turf maintenance in designated parks and gardens and other prominent locations within the Town of Cottesloe.

Key duties under the direction of the Coordinator Parks and Operations may include, but are not limited to;

• Responsible for the supervision of the Mowing Team;
• Liaise with the Coordinator Parks and Operations to plan and assign tasks to the Team;
• Carries out quality control of works including safety management and compliance;
• Identifies necessary works and instigates remedial works;
• Ensures Council vehicles and machinery are maintained and used correctly and efficiently;
• Liaises with other departments, developers/builders, public utilities and the public;
• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times;
• Appropriately apply the requirements of Work Health and Safety regulations;
• Ensure safety of employees and compliance with occupational health and safety legislation;
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents that may occur.

Some benefits of working with the Town of Cottesloe include a paid Christmas Shutdown period (that is additional to your annual leave), a Superannuation matching scheme, a sustainable travel allowance and a fortnightly registered day off. 

About you

The ideal candidate will possess the qualifications, experience and personal attributes necessary to perform effectively in this role.

Essential

• Demonstrated capability to supervise/lead people;
• Good working knowledge/experience in turf management;
• Demonstrated commitment to Workplace Health and Safety requirements;
• Excellent organisation and time management capabilities;
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships; and
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.

Additional Requirements

• Current (minimum) MR Licence (HR preferred);
• Current Australian Working Rights;
• Current National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain); and
• Willingness to under-go a Pre-Employment Medical (as required).

If you would like more information about the role, please head to to find the detailed position description.

How to Apply

Please apply via SEEK. Provide a cover letter (max 2 pages) to explain your suitability for the role based on Essential Criteria in the Position Description. Please also provide your resume.

Applications for this position will close Monday 15 September at 9am.

If you have any questions relating to this position, please contact: David Derwin – Manager Parks and Operations on

The Town of Cottesloe is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion within all practices. Applications for this position are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders.

Canvassing of elected members will disqualify applications.