Parks & Open Space Team Lead

Council Jobs; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Work/Life Balance

A large employer with a strong values驱

12% employer superannuation, with the

Ongoing training and development

Payroll deductions and salary-sacrific

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and active social clu

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking an experienced Team Leader to supervise a dedicated team responsible for parks, gardens, streetscapes and open spaces across the Rockhampton Region.

You will coordinate daily operations, support project delivery, oversee safety and compliance, and deliver high-quality spaces for the community. This hands-on leadership role combines people management with operational planning and technical horticultural expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in parks, gardens, or open space maintenance.
• Knowledge of horticultural and arboricultural maintenance, plant health, irrigation, pest/weed management, and safe operation of equipment.
• Ability to plan work, manage resources and prioritise tasks with emphasis on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team responsible for parks, gardens, and open spaces.
• Coordinate daily operations and support project delivery.
• Oversee safety, compliance and high-quality community spaces.
• Provide coaching and foster a positive safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Horticulture/Arboriculture

Planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture/Arboriculture/Landscaping/Greenkeeping

Job description

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking an experienced Team Leader to supervise a dedicated team responsible for parks, gardens, streetscapes and open spaces across the Rockhampton Region.

You will coordinate daily operations, support project delivery, oversee safety and compliance, and deliver high-quality spaces for the community. This hands-on leadership role combines people management with operational planning and technical horticultural expertise.