Team Leader Open Spaces Cbd

Team Leader Open Spaces CBD 
Permanent Full-time Opportunity
Work a 9-Day-Fortnight (38hr Week)
Salary Ranging from $74,789.00 - $86,916.44 p.a + 11% Superannuation (Depending on Qualifications & Experience)

The Opportunity

The purpose of the Team Leader is to provide leadership and high level planned and reactive maintenance and presentation services to Council’s Open Spaces, facilities and Civic/CBD Spaces in line with agreed service levels. As a Team Leader, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to this position in representing Council in a positive and solutions focused manner.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is in the magnificent Southern Highlands with a balance of pristine natural scenery and rich diversity of lifestyle choices from its historical past to modern amenities, all at your doorstep. With a population of over 50,000, Wingecarribee Shire has much to offer both the individual and family alike. Only 110 km from Sydney CBD and 70 km from Wollongong, we are a relatively easy traverse for those wishing to commute to the Shire and, equally so, for those who prefer to live in the Shire whilst enjoying an occasional jaunt to the City or Coast.

Our core values of RESPECT include Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage, and Teamwork define what behaviours are acceptable, expected and celebrated.

Essential Criteria

1. Trade qualification in the field of Gardening, Maintenance or relevant discipline and a minimum of five years’ operational experience with at least two years’ experience leading teams within the relevant field of facility maintenance, gardening or groundskeeping.
   
2. Proven experience in operating medium to large scale plant, tools and equipment in relation to gardening, groundskeeping and/or CBD spaces.
3. Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications, and operating devices effectively, embracing digital solutions for activities to enable field productivity, design, planning and scheduling based systems to facilitate day- to-day operations.
4. Proven ability in planning, communicating and coordinating resources for scheduled works and projects that require problem-solving skill set and flexible nature to change work direction for an operational advantage.
5. Ability to network effectively with key stakeholders in offering advice and support to delivering operational services.
6. Demonstrated ability in leading teams, providing effective communication, driving and managing performance and fostering a positive working culture.
7. Hold a MR Drivers Licence, WHS Induction Card, Front End Loader competency, Excavator competency, Level 1 Accredited Chainsaw course, current First Aid certificate and Safe Handling of Sharpes and/or Chemcert AQFIII certificate.
8. Maintain a current driver's licence without restriction and ability to operate manual transmission.
   
9. Be willing to complete immunisation of Hepatitis A, B and Tetanus 
   

What We Offer

• Rostered Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup
• Operational to and from work Vehicle provided.
• Additional Allowances applicable 

How to Apply
Please upload your current resume and a brief cover letter.

Applicants not addressing the essential criteria may not be considered. For further information about the role, please contact Stuart Neal - Coordinator Open Spaces (People & Resources) on 0472 781 ***.

In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by Sunday 28th April 2024.