AddressAbout the City of Nedlands
The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach.
With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.
About the role
Reporting to the Supervisor Turf, this position provides effective in the field leadership and direction to the Turf Maintenance Officers to ensure that day-to-day tasks are effectively carried out and supports service delivery through the following key duties:
- Preparation and maintenance of passive turf and adjoining parks facilities in accordance with turf and parks maintenance industry best practice;
- Acts as the Turf Maintenance team’s first point of contact in the field for community members and contractors providing information that is factual, timely and delivered in a professional manner; and
- Ensuring that appropriate pedestrian safety and traffic management measures on work sites are in place as required.
About the successful candidate
The person we seek will have previous experience working in Turf Maintenance, effective interpersonal and communication skills and a Certificate III Horticulture or Sports Turf Management and/or equivalent experience in a similar role
The candidate appointed to the role will also require (or be willing to obtain):
- Current ‘MR’ Class Drivers Licence
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate
- Current Provide First Aid Certificate
- Construction Induction ‘White’ Card;
Experience supervising a small team and/or Pest Management and Chemical Application competency would be advantageous.
This position is suited to someone with a positive attitude that enjoys working in an outdoor team environment.
What we offer
This Level 4, permanent, full-time position offers a salary of $69,602 - $76,525 per annum ($35.22 - $38.72 per hour), negotiable dependent on skills and experience + a Leading Hand Allowance of $27.24 per week + superannuation.
Benefits
- 9 day fortnight with Rostered Day Off
- 23 days of Leave. 20 Days Annual Leave. 3 days Christmas Leave
- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks primary carer / 2 weeks partner leave).
- Up to 13% superannuation contributions.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
- Fitness Passport wellness program access.
- Private health insurance corporate discounts.
- Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.
Additional details
Please read the Position Description to ensure an adequate understanding of the role.
Candidates must have current rights to work in Australia.
Confidential enquiries can be directed to the Coordinator Parks, Daniel Lewis on (08) 9273 3***.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online via the City of Nedlands website before 9am AWST, Monday 3 June 2024.
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Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
