Supervisor - Parks Maintenance

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Hervey Bay

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle for business use

9-day fortnight

Flexible working arrangements incl. Wf

Professional development

TEMPO recognition program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD is seeking two hands-on Parks Supervisors to lead maintenance across open spaces, parks and sporting fields. One role is based in Hervey Bay and one in Maryborough.

You will coordinate daily activities, lead staff, and ensure safe, efficient service delivery using digital works management and reporting tools. Candidates with leadership and horticulture knowledge are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Experience leading or supervising operational works teams.
Knowledge of parks, horticulture, open space maintenance or related environments.
Strong planning, organisation and resource coordination skills.
Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
A practical approach to problem solving and service delivery.
Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Leading and supporting a team of parks and horticultural staff to deliver quality services.
Planning, scheduling and coordinating maintenance programs, resources and contractors.
Monitoring parks, recreational facilities and open space assets to ensure agreed service standards are achieved.
Promoting a strong safety culture through effective risk management and compliance with WHS requirements.
Building positive relationships with internal stakeholders, community groups and customers.
Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and team performance.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Planning & coordination

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Safety culture & WHS

Problem solving

Open space maintenance knowledge

Education

Diploma in Leadership & Management (AQF5)

Certificate in Horticulture (AQF IV)

ACDC Chemical Distribution Licence

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD

Supervisor – Parks Maintenance

Open Space & Environment

Permanent Full Time – Two Opportunities Available - Hervey Bay & Maryborough

Stream A Level 4 - $90,267 plus superannuation

+ vehicle for business use

+ 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We're seeking two motivated and hands-on Parks Supervisors to lead the delivery of maintenance programs across Council's parks, reserves, sports fields and public open spaces. One position will be based in Hervey Bay and one in Maryborough.

Working closely with operational teams, you will coordinate daily activities, lead and support staff, and ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This is an opportunity to take ownership of work programs that directly contribute to the presentation, functionality and enjoyment of some of the Fraser Coast's most valued community spaces. You will also bring experience using digital works management systems and reporting tools to support planning, monitoring and service delivery outcomes.

What your day will look like:

Leading and supporting a team of parks and horticultural staff to deliver quality services.
Planning, scheduling and coordinating maintenance programs, resources and contractors.
Monitoring parks, recreational facilities and open space assets to ensure agreed service standards are achieved.
Promoting a strong safety culture through effective risk management and compliance with WHS requirements.
Building positive relationships with internal stakeholders, community groups and customers.
Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and team performance.

What you’ll need for success:

Experience leading or supervising operational works teams.
Knowledge of parks, horticulture, open space maintenance or related operational environments.
Strong planning, organisation and resource coordination skills.
Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
A practical approach to problem solving and service delivery.
Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

What’s nice to have:

Diploma (AQF 5 or above) in Leadership and Management or a related discipline
Certificate (AQF IV or above) in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) or a related discipline
ACDC Chemical Distribution Licence
First Aid Certificate

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer: