Team Leader Environmental Operative

Careers at Council; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

City location

Multidisciplinary team

Outdoor work environment

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Team Leader to supervise the Environmental Operations team, overseeing natural areas maintenance, vegetation works, fire mitigation and biosecurity to deliver quality outcomes for the Liverpool community.

You will lead field staff and contractors, coordinate weed management, revegetation, waterway maintenance and ecological restoration programs, and support a diverse, outdoors-focused team.

Qualifications

• Conservation & ecosystem management knowledge and relevant certificate.
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers in natural area works.
• Ability to coordinate restoration programs and monitor sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Environmental Operations operatives in natural areas.
• Coordinate weed management, revegetation and waterway maintenance.
• Support fire mitigation, biosecurity and pollution response.
• Lead and motivate a practical field team and contractors.

Skills

Team leadership

Ecological restoration coordination

Computer literacy (Word, Excel)

Record keeping

Teamwork / independent work

Native plant identification

Weed species management

Water Urban Sensitive Design (learn)

Chemical handling accreditation

Education

Conservation & Ecosystem Management Certificate III or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WHY US

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS

1 X Permanent Full-Time 36 hours, 4 days/week $83,116.54 to $91,070.61 + super

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for Team Leader to supervise the Environmental Operations operatives team to carry out works in natural areas relating to the reactive and ongoing maintenance of various vegetation communities, water ways, water urban sensitive design, fire mitigation and Biosecurity and ensure cost effective and quality works in accordance with industry best practice.

You will work closely with the Coordinator, Project officers and Contractors, you will support the delivery of a diverse range of activities including weed management, revegetation, waterway and rain garden maintenance, fire mitigation, biosecurity, pollution response and other natural area maintenance works.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated team leader who enjoys working outdoors, leading and supporting a practical team, and contributing to positive environmental outcomes for the Liverpool community.

ABOUT YOU

• Conservation & Ecosystem Management Certificate III or equivalent
• Accreditation and experience in chemical application, handling and storage, equivalent to AQF Level 3
• Moderate years of demonstrated experience in supervising, leading and motivating a team as well as supervising volunteers and community groups
• Experience in coordinating ecological restoration programs and site monitoring
• Experience in the use of computers including programs Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in keeping accurate records
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently
• Experience in native plant identification in particular plants of vegetation communities occurring Western Sydney
• Experience in identifying weed species and their treatment by industry standard techniques
• Water Urban Sensitive Design maintenance (willing to learn)

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD and
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at ******@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

CLOSING 8PM 15th October