Team Leader - Open Space

Cumberland Council • Auburn, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City Open Spaces team manages the daily presentation and maintenance of Council’s open spaces, sportsgrounds, playgrounds, passive and public spaces, golf courses, botanical gardens and native vegetation areas within the Cumberland City Area, ensuring that our residents and visitors have access to quality and attractive open spaces of which they can be proud and enjoy. In contributing to the overaching vision, the Team Leader will lead a small team in undertaking a range of activities that deliver the overall maintenance of Council’s Open Spaces. The Team Leader will assist in ensuring customer and community satisfaction with Council’s open spaces are met by presenting and servicing our facilities in accordance with service specifications and schedule. The Team Leader will ensure individual Work Health and Safety responsibilities under Council policy and legislation are met at all times, and at all levels within the team to ensure a safe place of work.

Requirements

• Relevant trade qualifications, e.g. Certificate III in Turf Management, Parks and Gardens, Horticulture and/or extensive experience in a related field
• Current MR driver’s licence
• Current ChemCert (chemical handling) qualification
• Current General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of park maintenance and parks infrastructure related issues, current trends, industry best-practice and new developments relating to maintenance services and parks operations
• Ability to identify, plan, coordinate resources and undertake maintenance activities relevant to the position including but not limited to mowing, edging, gardening, weeding and chemical spraying
• Demonstrated experience in operating parks maintenance related small plant and equipment, including small hand tools, and power tools
• Proven ability to effectively supervise and co-ordinate team members and external contractors in the delivery of maintenance and project works
• Demonstrated ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public, and council staff whilst providing leadership to others
• Sound verbal and written communication skills – ability to complete necessary paperwork and communicate effectively with team members
• Sound knowledge and practical application of WH&S principles and the Work Health and Safety legislation
• Sound Computer Skills and aptitude to adapt and learn new electronic systems and operate a range of devices including iPads.
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.
• Submit WWCC number with application.

Nice To Haves

• Playground Inspection Level 1 - AHCPGD206 (Routine) (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Senior First Aid certificate

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in undertaking a range of activities that deliver the overall maintenance of Council’s Open Spaces.
• Assist in ensuring customer and community satisfaction with Council’s open spaces are met by presenting and servicing our facilities in accordance with service specifications and schedule.
• Ensure individual Work Health and Safety responsibilities under Council policy and legislation are met at all times, and at all levels within the team to ensure a safe place of work.
• Plan, coordinate resources and undertake maintenance activities relevant to the position including but not limited to mowing, edging, gardening, weeding and chemical spraying.
• Identify, plan, coordinate resources and undertake improvement works throughout Council’s open spaces.
• Effectively supervise and co-ordinate team members and external contractors in the delivery of maintenance and project works.
• Deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public, and council staff whilst providing leadership to others.
• Complete necessary paperwork and communicate effectively with team members.

Benefits

• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, 10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree