Lead Parks & Open Spaces Specialist | Permanent, Flexible

Council Jobs; Lismore; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Employee Assistance and Health & Well‑

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym and pool facilities

Permanent position with community-imp

Job summary

Council Jobs in Lismore, NSW is seeking a Leading Hand Parks and Open Spaces to lead day-to-day maintenance of parks, gardens, sports fields and open spaces. You will coordinate tasks, supervise the team and ensure safety and high standards across all works.

The role requires horticultural expertise, chainsaw operation, and relevant certifications, with a permanent contract and flexible options within operating needs. Salary from $70,658 to $81,257 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in horticulture or related field is highly desirable, or significant proven work experience.
• Current White Card and a valid Class C driver’s licence are required.
• Chainsaw operations level 1 and chemicals accreditation are preferred or willing to obtain.
• Traffic management certification or willingness to obtain is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks by organising resources, guiding team members and checking work meets standards.
• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment used in open space and horticultural maintenance.
• Carry out landscaping, turf care and tree-related work using sound horticultural practices.
• Provide practical horticultural advice and assist other teams when specialist support is needed.
• Manage plant and turf health by identifying weeds, pests and diseases and report issues.
• Contribute to planning and delivering maintenance programs with safe work practices and documentation.
• Engage with customers and team members, participating in toolbox talks and continuous service improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Horticulture knowledge

Equipment operation

Weed/pest control

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture / Landscape Construction / Sports Turf Management / Arboriculture or equivalent

WorkCover White Card; Class C Driver’s Licence (optional reference)

Tools

Chainsaw operations Level 1

Chemicals users accreditation

Traffic Management Plans certificate

Job description

Council Jobs in Lismore, NSW is seeking a Leading Hand Parks and Open Spaces to lead day-to-day maintenance of parks, gardens, sports fields and open spaces. You will coordinate tasks, supervise the team and ensure safety and high standards across all works.

The role requires horticultural expertise, chainsaw operation, and relevant certifications, with a permanent contract and flexible options within operating needs. Salary from $70,658 to $81,257 plus superannuation.