Team Leader - Parks Maintenance

Fraser Coast; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Employee discounts

Novated leasing

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Team Leader to guide a field-based Parks Maintenance team across the Fraser Coast region. You will lead scheduled and reactive works, coordinate resources, and drive safety, quality and customer-focused service.

The role requires strong leadership, horticultural knowledge, and demonstrated ability to manage field operations and record-keeping within Council systems. A White Card, driver licence and relevant licences are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland MR Driver Licence
• Current AC/DC Chemical Distribution Licence
• Current General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience leading a field-based operational team
• Proven experience delivering horticultural maintenance programs to required standards and timeframes
• Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, risk management and safe work practices
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Ability to use mobile devices and works management systems to record work activities, timesheets and customer requests

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate scheduled and reactive parks maintenance activities
• Allocate work, coach staff and support team performance and development
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, risk controls and safe work practices
• Provide technical guidance on horticultural maintenance, machinery and site issues
• Coordinate plant, equipment, materials and contractors to maximise efficiency
• Manage customer requests and maintain accurate records through Council systems

Skills

Team leadership

Horticultural maintenance

WHs compliance

Communication

Field operations

Record keeping

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

First Aid Certificate

Playground Inspection Certification

Tools

Mobile devices

Works management systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to lead a field-based Parks Maintenance team delivering scheduled and reactive horticultural maintenance across parks, reserves, gardens and open spaces throughout the Fraser Coast region. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating daily operations, maintaining service standards, supporting a positive team culture and ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused delivery of works.

What your day will look like:

• Lead and coordinate scheduled and reactive parks maintenance activities


• Allocate work, coach staff and support team performance and development


• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, risk controls and safe work practices


• Provide technical guidance on horticultural maintenance, machinery and site issues


• Coordinate plant, equipment, materials and contractors to maximise efficiency


• Manage customer requests and maintain accurate records through Council systems

About the Employer

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

About the Candidate

• Current Queensland MR Driver Licence


• Current AC/DC Chemical Distribution Licence


• Current General Construction Induction (White Card)


• Demonstrated experience leading a field-based operational team


• Proven experience delivering horticultural maintenance programs to required standards and timeframes


• Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, risk management and safe work practices


• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders


• Ability to use mobile devices and works management systems to record work activities, timesheets and customer requests

What's nice to have:

• Certificate III in Horticulture or a related open space discipline


• First Aid Certificate


• Playground Inspection Certification

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

Work Environment

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. Click to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture


• Employee discount shopping program


• Professional development


• Flexible working arrangements including work from home


• Study assistance program


• Novated leasing


• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program


• Paid maternity and paternity leave


• Paid emergency services leave


• Uniform subsidy


• Years of service rewards