Lead Parks & Recreation Team (Horticulture)

Council Jobs; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety program

Professional development

Salary sacrificing

Health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Flu vaccinations

Counselling services

Job summary

The Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Team Leader to head a horticultural team responsible for maintaining parks and open spaces. You will supervise and motivate staff, delivering high-quality maintenance across a broad set of urban green areas.

The role operates with remote supervision and requires strong leadership, resilience, and a commitment to safety and service delivery in a liveability-focused region.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated horticultural experience, or equivalent qualification and experience relevant to this position.
• Current MR Class Driver’s Licence is highly desirable.
• Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) Spraying Certificate is highly desirable.
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Chainsaw Level 2 Ticket is desirable.
• Current Traffic Management Certification is highly desirable.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing and maintaining parks.
• Execute a diverse range of maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Focus on Council's formal open spaces.

Skills

Horticultural experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Accountability

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Tools

ACDC Spraying Certificate

White Card

Chainsaw Level 2

Traffic Management Certificate

Job description

The Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Team Leader to head a horticultural team responsible for maintaining parks and open spaces. You will supervise and motivate staff, delivering high-quality maintenance across a broad set of urban green areas.

The role operates with remote supervision and requires strong leadership, resilience, and a commitment to safety and service delivery in a liveability-focused region.