Parks & Gardens Team Lead — Safe, Hands-On Ops

Council Jobs; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mareeba Allowance

12% employer superannuation

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Work life balance — 9 day fortnight

Job summary

Mareeba Shire Council in Far North Queensland seeks an experienced Ganger Parks & Gardens supervisor to lead a team responsible for maintaining open spaces. You will supervise day-to-day operations, ensure safety and compliance with policies, and manage plant and machinery in a safe, efficient manner.

The role requires hands-on labour in hot, humid conditions, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to complete paperwork promptly.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervision and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of open space maintenance and parks & gardens procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Safe operation of Council-owned plant and machinery (mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws).
• Hold or be eligible for Queensland MR Class driver’s licence, General Construction Induction Card, and Traffic Management qualifications; ACDC licence and chainsaw ticket preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Parks & Gardens staff in routine day-to-day operations.
• Ensure crew perform tasks safely and operate plant and machinery correctly.
• Conduct toolbox meetings, risk assessments and safety processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of paperwork.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Open space maintenance

Horticulture

Plant operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Mowers & machinery operation

Chainsaws

Brush cutters

Job description

Mareeba Shire Council in Far North Queensland seeks an experienced Ganger Parks & Gardens supervisor to lead a team responsible for maintaining open spaces. You will supervise day-to-day operations, ensure safety and compliance with policies, and manage plant and machinery in a safe, efficient manner.

The role requires hands-on labour in hot, humid conditions, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to complete paperwork promptly.