Team Leader

Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority; Town Of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority is seeking a permanent, full-time Team Leader to supervise a small team across Kings Park and Bold Park lands. You will lead land management activities to deliver BGPA management plans and foster continuous learning among staff and volunteers.

The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with contractors, while ensuring safe, efficient operations and adherence to biodiversity objectives. Based in WA, you will contribute to iconic botanic settings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement works programs and allocate resources efficiently.
• Developed interpersonal and oral communication skills with experience leading teams.
• Experience coaching others and promoting continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team of environment staff, contractors and volunteers.
• Deliver land management activities to support BGPA management plans.
• Drive positive change by applying leadership to daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Fauna knowledge

Pesticide knowledge

Job description

We aim to connect and empower communities, conserve WA's unique flora and celebrate local identity. Immerse yourself in world-recognised botanic gardens, parklands and urban bushlands. THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2026. Job Description Working in the Environment and Infrastructure division of the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA), you will have the opportunity to work within the iconic Kings Park and Bold Park managing the conservation and management of the bushland. Under the direction of the Bushland Manger, the Team Leader is responsible to, supervise and manage a small team of environment employees, contractors and volunteers in a range of land management activities to deliver the BGPA management plans. The role is based over the BGPA managed lands, Kings Park and Bold Park. At BGPA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

About Us

We are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills. For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is an attractive proposition, please visit our website .

Benefits of working with us

• Staff discounts at gyms, pools and fitness centres (where available) through the Fitness Passport program.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• Well-established learning and development programs.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement works programs in an efficient manner and organise resources.
• Developed interpersonal and oral communication skills, with demonstrated experience in effective leadership of teams.
• Demonstrated ability to coach others in a range of work programs, identify training needs, conduct training as appropriate, and promote an environment of continuous learning.
• Knowledge of the principles of fauna, flora, weed and hygiene management,
• A sound understanding of the use of poisons, pesticides and herbicides.

Eligibility

It is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status. Only applicants who meet this eligibility requirement will be considered for this position. A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

Your interest in employment opportunities at BGPA is welcomed. BGPA actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people in our workplace. We encourage all people, including those with disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for vacant positions. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on [phone] or [e-mail] . If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.