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SalaryExciting opportunity in Turf maintenance for a driven team leader
Full time, Permanent opportunity
$68.3K - $73.1K per annum + Superannuation
About the role
The role is responsible for leading a dedicated team working to provide a pleasing and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors and stakeholders, as well as creating high quality, and sustainable Turf Maintenance that meet the current and future needs of our community.
In this role you will:
Supervise the operations of the Turf Maintenance Team
Assist in preparing and monitoring the progress of rosters and allocated maintenance schedules.
Organise other staff and supervise their work when working as part of a team.
Foster a positive team culture and be a role model the demonstration of the Councils' organisational values
Carry out Turf Maintenance operations requiring a high level of skill and judgment.
Ensure all OH & S/Risk Management requirements and specific staff's training needs are met.
Other responsibilities include/ Day to day duties include but not limited to:
Conduct regular perception and condition audits on Parks.
Assist to direct the operation of manual and mechanical plant and equipment to ensure optimum utilisation and all relevant safety guidelines are followed at all times.
Assist the Team Leader Turf & Streetscape Maintenance in directing work teams to maintain Turf Maintenance operations in parks and open spaces to specified standards in the areas of mowing, weed control, cleaning, trimming and other associated park maintenance functions.
Present timesheets and monitor Rostered Day Off entitlements for staff within the unit.
About you
You are a passionate and motivated individual with key leadership abilities and qualities including supervising and communicating with staff. You are willing to identify and recommend improvements and/or modifications to work processes to foster a continuous improvement mindset in your team and improve the quality of open space maintenance throughout your area of responsibility.
The following is also required:
Trade Certificate in Turf, Horticulture or Landscape Management or substantial on-the-job experience in the parks/landscaping maintenance field
Experience in supervising and communicating with staff.
Ability to carry out a wide range of parks and gardens activities and to carry out emergency control procedures relating to parks and gardens.
Experience in communicating, liaising and interacting with the general public.
Experience in utilisation of parks/landscaping related asset management systems.
Current Victorian car licence
Important Information
This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Employee Working with Children Check, Pre-employment medical and proof of two COVID-19 vaccinations or authorised medical exemption (in accordance with Council's COVID-19 Protective Behaviours Policy) prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.
Employee Benefits
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:
A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
Access to paid training and participation in Council's extensive Learning and Development programs
Reward and recognition programs
Comprehensive leave entitlements
Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure
Position Description
How to apply
Please attach your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.
For further information please contact Adam Scarlett on 0478 333 593 or
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
- Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
- Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
