Works Supervisor - Mowing

Talent Propeller Limited; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

38h/week full-time

Flex time

Job summary

City of Coffs Harbour seeks a hands-on Works Supervisor - Mowing to coordinate and lead mowing and open space maintenance crews across the City. This practical leadership role involves planning works, supervising staff, coordinating resources and ensuring parks, reserves and public spaces are kept to a high standard.

You'll work with the Maintenance Coordinator, mentor team members, oversee plant and equipment use, promote safety and a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in parks, reserves or landscape maintenance.
• Ability to plan works and coordinate resources safely and efficiently.
• Strong communication with staff, contractors and the public.

Responsibilities

• Lead mowing and open space maintenance crews across the City of Coffs Harbour.
• Plan daily/weekly works programs and supervise staff.
• Ensure parks and public spaces are maintained to a high standard.
• Promote a safe, productive team environment and mentor team members.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Planning

Communication

Resource coordination

Education

MR Driver Licence

White Card

Horticulture/greenkeeping/landscape construction background

Job description

• Lead a skilled outdoor team maintaining some of the region's best parks, reserves and open spaces.
• Enjoy a hands‑on leadership role with a mix of supervision, planning and on‑the‑tools work.
• Permanent, full-time position

About the role

Do you enjoy working outdoors, leading from the front and seeing the result of a job well done?

We're looking for a hands‑on Works Supervisor - Mowing to coordinate and lead our mowing and open space maintenance crews across the City of Coffs Harbour. This is a practical leadership role where you'll be responsible for planning works, supervising staff, coordinating resources and ensuring our parks, reserves and public spaces are maintained to a high standard for our community and visitors.

You'll work closely with the Maintenance Coordinator to deliver daily and weekly work programs, support and mentor team members, oversee plant and equipment utilisation and help create a safe, productive and positive team environment. No two days are the same, and you'll play an important role in keeping our open spaces looking their best year‑round.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You're a practical leader who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get involved when needed. You have experience working in parks, reserves, horticulture, greenkeeping, landscape maintenance or a similar industry and know how to coordinate teams to deliver quality outcomes safely and efficiently. You communicate well with staff, contractors and members of the public, can confidently organise work programs and resources, and take pride in maintaining public spaces. You'll hold a current MR Driver Licence and White Card, and ideally have qualifications or significant experience in horticulture, greenkeeping, landscape construction or a related field.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary, from around $77.5K - 81.5K, depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Permanent full‑time, 38 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Simon Reid, Maintenance Coordinator Recreational Spaces on **********@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone [phone]*** to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at ***********@chcc.nsw.gov.au

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.