Parks Maintenance Team Lead — Flexible Work & Growth

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements incl. Wf

Professional development

Employee discount shopping program

Novated leasing

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Uniform subsidy

Years of service rewards

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a proactive Team Leader to guide a field-based Parks Maintenance team across parks, reserves, gardens and open spaces. This hands-on leadership role coordinates daily operations, ensures safety and drives quality service delivery.

You will manage workloads, mentor staff, enforce WHS, and liaise with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a field-based operational team.
• Proven experience delivering horticultural maintenance programs to standards and timeframes.
• Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, risk management and safe work practices.
• Well-developed communication skills with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders.

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

Field-based leadership

WHS/risk management

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Customer/contractor coordination

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Tools

MR Driver Licence

AC/DC Chemical Distribution Licence

White Card

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a proactive Team Leader to guide a field-based Parks Maintenance team across parks, reserves, gardens and open spaces. This hands-on leadership role coordinates daily operations, ensures safety and drives quality service delivery.

You will manage workloads, mentor staff, enforce WHS, and liaise with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders to maintain high standards.