Supervisor Grass Control

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development, leadership & management培训

Salary sacrificing to boost superann

Corporate discounts on private health

Fitness Passport program

Free flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Supervisor Grass Control based at the Principal Depot in Charlton. The role entails supervising plant operations for maintenance of parklands, footpaths, ovals and other spaces to a specified standard, with duties performed under limited supervision.

The position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity with a salary of $82,147.09–$88,357.17 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation, and benefits including flex leave

Responsibilities

• Supervise plant operations for maintenance of parklands, footpaths, ovals and other spaces to a defined standard.
• Work under limited supervision.

Job description

BRING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO A GREAT TEAM OF PLANT OPERATORS

• $82,147.09 - $88,357.17gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Accrue up to 4 weeks' flex time to be taken as leave.

About Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Team are the secret behind the Toowoomba Region’s beautiful parks and gardens. With over 7000 hectares of public gardens, bushland park, sports and recreation facilities and other open space and an extensive urban forest, the Toowoomba region is well known for its liveability and green infrastructure. The Parks and Recreation Services Branch is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining our beautiful green infrastructure, some of which is heritage listed, and keeping up with the strong growth across the region. The team is a diverse mix of approximately 200 people working as labourers, gardeners, arborists, horticulturalists, plant operators, rangers, cleaners, project managers, landscape architects, administrators, regulators and their managers and leaders.

About the position

The the position of Supervisor Grass Control, you will be responsible for the supervision of plant operations for the maintenance of parklands, footpaths, ovals, and other nominated spaces to a specified standard.

You will work under limited supervision.

What we provide

• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!
• Development, leadership and management training opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

What you'll bring

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application (Once logged into your Seek account, click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For further information

Please contact John D'Arcy - Coordinator Parks Infrastructure Services - on 0448 112 *** within business hours.

The closing date for applications is at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.