Team Leader Parks & Gardens (Landscape Maintenance)

Team Leader Parks & Gardens (Landscape Maintenance)

• Permanent full-time position available NOW!
• Rostered Day Off arrangement
• $70,680.76 - $83,929.91 + Super + RDO  

About us:

The Burwood Council area is a hub of Inner West Sydney and is identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW State Government. It is a cosmopolitan destination with a thriving business and retail centre with a strong and vibrant future.

Our progressive community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable restaurant and café scene,

At Burwood our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Read on further if you would like to join us

Your Position:

Burwood Council is seeking an experienced and multi-skilled Team Leader to plan and coordinate the landscape construction and maintenance in various parks/reserves and streetscape areas. For this position you will require strong leadership and communication skills and be able to oversee the day to day tasks of the Labourer/Drivers within your team.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Planning and scheduling of daily and weekly routines for landscape maintenance
• Leading and developing a small team of staff and allocating workloads appropriately
• Supervise contractors in your area of responsibility
• Operate plant or implements Eg. roller, excavator, front-end loader/backhoe, flowcon, high-pressure water blaster
• Carry out minor maintenance of vehicles including washing and daily inspection of fuels, oil and water

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A demonstrated ability to coordinate the work activities of a team of outdoor staff associated with landscaping, parks and gardens construction and maintenance works
• Excellent comminication skills
• An understanding of the principles of EEO, WH&S and cultural diversity and how they are applied in the workplace
• Experience in the operation of mid-sized ride-on mowers and other small plant associated with parks and gardens (whipper-snippers, rotary hoe etc).

Key Requirements:

• COVID 19 vaccination for all employees (2 Vaccines)
• Willingness to complete a National Police History Check
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment health assessment
• Class MR Driver's Licence
• OHS Introduction to Construction certificate (White Card)
• Horticultural Qualification, Certificate III TAFE qualifications
• Traffic Controllers Certificate, Implement Traffic Control Plans and Prepare Traffic Management Plans OR preparedness to obtain these qualifications

Culture & Benefits:

• Rostered Day Off arrangements
• Health & Well-being initiatives (ie flu vaccinations, skin checks, yoga)
• Fitness Passport membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Andrew Bonsall, Senior Team Leader Parks & Gardens on 9078 6166.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and follow the steps.

Applications MUST include a cover letter and a resume.

Closing date:

Monday, 21 April 2024 at 11.59pm

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.