Team Leader Parks (9702)

Hobart City Council; Hobart; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

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City of Hobart employee benefits

Nine-day fortnight flexibility

Excellent leave entitlements

Health & Wellness programs including…

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Hobart is seeking an experienced leader to join the Open Space Group, Parks and Reserves Team, based in Cleary's Gates. This permanent, full‑time role focuses on horticultural turf maintenance across high-profile parks, reserves and streetscapes, with a focus on improving practices and work programs.

You will guide a team, plan day‑to‑day operations, manage resources within budget, and deliver excellent customer service to ratepayers and the community.

Formación

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Sports Turf Management is highly desirable.
• Current Driver Licence and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience supervising horticultural teams in parks/public spaces.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and direct Parks Operations activities, ensuring efficient use of people, equipment and resources.
• Oversee and coordinate work programs for the Parks turf team, promoting contemporary practices and delivery in the field.
• Contribute to development and planning of annual Parks unit programs and priorities.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and provide advice to ratepayers and community representatives.
• Act in a supervisory capacity when required, providing leadership and guidance to team members.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Educación

Certificate III in Horticulture

Descripción del empleo

Group and Team: Open Space Group, Parks and Reserves Team
Location: Cleary's Gates
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Trade Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme nt 2024
Salary range: $77,341 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements of a 9-day fortnight.
• Secure a great maintenance role with the local council.

About the role

This position will work alongside crews in the horticultural turf maintenance of a range of high-profile parks, reserves and streetscapes within the City of Hobart whilst continually monitoring, reviewing and improving horticultural practices and work programs.

Role accountabilities include:

• Support the Coordinator to lead and direct Parks Operations activities, ensuring efficient use of people, equipment, and internal/external resources.
• Oversee and coordinate work programs for the Parks turf team, promoting and implementing contemporary work practices while actively supporting delivery in the field.
• Contribute to the development and planning of annual Parks unit programs and priorities.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and provide advice to ratepayers and community representatives.
• Act in a supervisory capacity when required, providing leadership and guidance to team members.

A Certificate III in Horticulture (or Sports Turf Management) is highly desirable. You will bring demonstrated horticultural experience, or an equivalent qualification and experience, in the maintenance of parks, reserves and streetscapes.

You will also possess a current Driver Licence and either hold, or be willing to obtain, a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

You are an experienced leader with a proven track record in supervising horticultural teams, particularly within high-profile parks or public spaces. Your ability to plan and organise day-to-day operations ensures work programs are delivered efficiently, safely and within budget.

With highly developed communication skills, you are confident engaging with team members, stakeholders and the community, and can prepare clear, concise reports and documentation to support decision-making.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• A wide range ofleave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check,and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Tim Edwards, Coordinator Parks, on0408 054 689or email [e-mail]

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

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