Parks And Conservation Team Leader

Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week $71,278.33 Annually + up to 12% super RCC Employee's Level 7 (including applicable allowances) A special place At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow. Your opportunity Are you a motivated and passionate horticultural professional looking to lead a small team? We have the role for you! Redland City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Horticultural Services Team Leader to join the team. This role will see you lead a small sized team of operational staff to deliver efficient, effective and timely horticultural services throughout Council's roadsides and streetscape areas. Guided by our Values, you will: be responsible for the efficient, effective and timely delivery of horticultural maintenance and construction services in accordance with Council's Service Level Agreements and Standards.lead a small team of day labour staff based on the principles of team work, cooperation and equity to create a harmonious and productive workplace.provide a high level of horticultural technical advice and expertise both within the team and to internal and external customers.ensure compliance with the Workplace Health and Safety Act, Regulation, Standard and Code and Council's Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental Protection requirementspro-actively identify, report and address any safety and environmental issues in the work environment. For full details, take a look at the Position Description. What you’ll bring First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build. We would love to hear from you or someone you know who: Has proven success in the delivery of horticultural maintenance and construction services in an efficient, effective and timely manner together with highly developed horticultural technical knowledge and skills.Can perform a range of strenuous labouring tasks and functions for prolonged periods of time.Has demonstrated people management skills particularly in the areas of staff leadership, training, motivation, conflict resolution and performance management.Enjoys developing innovative work practices or other measures to enhance workplace productivity. Why join us We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council. Here, you can: Improve lives, for today and tomorrow. You will make an impact in our organisation through leading a team to deliver efficient, effective and timely horticultural services. Achieve, for the community and your career. We’ll support you every step of the way and you will have a huge impact on the work we do.Experience variety, and grow as a result. Upskill, try new roles and broaden your horizons. Council is an amazing place to grow and diversify professionally.Find the right balance to bring the best you. We offer attractive benefits, ongoing support and flexible working arrangements. Here are some more reasons for loving working with us: Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year breakAccess to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistanceMentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumenDiverse secondment opportunities for career developmentReward and recognition programsWellbeing programs and social clubAccess to discounts with over 400 leading retailers Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people. Eligibility You'll have a current class LR drivers licence.You'll have a Level 3 Trade Certificate (TAFE) in Horticulture or equivalent.You'll have the ability to participate in the after-hours on-call roster, including remote response and site-related operations over weekends and public holidays on a rostered basis.Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. Ready to join us Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted. To be considered, applicants must submit a: Cover letter (one page); andCurrent resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role. RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes. Specific information on the position (200751) can be obtained by contacting Neal Hewson on (07) 3829 8458. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 24/03/2024. At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better. Applications will not be accepted from a third party.