Horticultural Team Leader
About The Position
The City of Rockingham, located 40km south of the Perth CBD, is a rapidly growing local government committed to providing high-quality services, facilities, and events. The organization prioritizes a safe and healthy workplace and upholds values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication, and Teamwork (RESPECT). The City is seeking an experienced Horticultural Team Leader to provide hands-on leadership and technical expertise across parks, streetscapes, and foreshore reserves. This role involves leading horticultural field teams and contractors to ensure high-quality maintenance and construction outcomes, while actively promoting safe work practices and excellent customer service.
Requirements
- Diploma in Horticulture or Certificate IV of Horticulture with substantial relevant experience
- Current “MR” class driver’s licence
- Construction Induction Training (White Card)
- Extensive horticultural knowledge including plant, weed, pest and disease identification
- Strong experience in supervision of staff and contractors
- Sound written and interpersonal skills, particularly verbal communication and public relations
- Intermediate level of computer literacy skills
- Sound knowledge of safety and health legislation, regulations, policies and practices
- Knowledge of municipal or commercial parks and gardens maintenance practices
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or able to work alone under direction
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on leadership and technical expertise across parks, streetscapes and foreshore reserves
- Lead horticultural field teams and contractors
- Ensure high-quality maintenance and construction outcomes
- Promote safe work practices
- Promote excellent customer service
Benefits
- 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free skin cancer checks
- Mental health programs
- Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off
- Two additional paid days of absence per annum
- A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
