Team Leader Facilities

Team Leader Facilities

Permanent Full Time

LGE Level 6 $66,272 pa cash component plus superannuation

Maryborough

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program - Boss to Coach and create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 excellence in innovation award. We offer career and personal development, flexible working arrangements, novated leasing, employee discount program and many other great benefits. To see more about Council and what you could achieve working with us, please visit us on Linkedin

What we are looking for:

We’re after a Facilities Team Leader to join our passionate and dedicated Parks team. You’ll be guiding the team with advice and assistance to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Council’s Parks South high profile areas, assets, amenities and play equipment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with in varied environments with some pretty stunning views, you can’t get a better office than that!

Please click here to view a full Position Description.

What you should have to apply:

You’ll be trade qualified in a relevant field such as plumbing, carpentry, or parks & gardens and will have experience working in a similar role. You’ll enjoy the combination of mentoring your team while also getting hands on.

What we’re looking for:

• Outstanding work ethic
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and a commitment to ensuring a safe working space
• Ambition and the drive to succeed
• Be willing and able to follow instructions, including complying with written procedures
• Team development and leadership skills
• Have an enthusiasm for working outdoors and undertake manual work

• Strong good interpersonal skills in order to provide excellent customer service and work effectively as part of a team
• Queensland Class “C” drivers’ licence

What’s nice to have:

• Experience working within the pools or aquatic park industry
• Experience in the presentation and maintenance of parks and gardens’ areas to a high standard
• A current first First Aid Certificate

What our Council can offer you:

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• Study assistance program
• Reward and recognition
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Vaccinations
• Paid Emergency Services leave

Application requirements:

To be considered applicants MUST supply:

• Cover letter explaining suitability for the role

• Resume

Applications close:

11pm Monday 11th March – Please note close date is subject to change pending qualified applications received

For further details please contact Vicky Riley, Supervisor Pars South – High Profile Areas, on 0456 758 *** during business hours only.

Some information about our Council:

Council provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

TRAITS is an acronym for the values we consider to be integral to the way we go about our work and serve our community. These values are Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork and Service.

Council recognises that it is important for employees to be satisfied in their roles, to balance work and life demands and to deliver quality services to the community.

Some information about our Region:

If you’re tired of the City lifestyle and need a better work/life balance then the Fraser Coast is waiting for you! Located 250kms north of Brisbane the Fraser Coast is a mix of stunning landscapes, islands, cities and towns.

From K’gari - the world's largest sand island to the heritage streetscapes of Maryborough; from the rich farmlands of Tiaro, to the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay.

Before starting your application:

Please ensure your cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and resume are complete in doc, docx or pdf format. PDF format is preferred.

Please note that:Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including proof of vaccination where relevant, criminal history checks, Licence checks, psychometric testing, functional capacity testing and competency based testing.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.