AddressFull time, ongoing
Fortnightly RDO
Band 5, $70,892 pa + Allowances & Super
Closing date: 9am on Monday 10 June 2024
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
The Team Leader supervises a small team to deliver a high standard of maintenance and improvement works at Parks and Sportsgrounds across the Shire, through:
- planning and scheduling of works and allocating duties
- conducting playground inspections and undertake routine maintenance to required standards
- undertaking audits and report on open space assets and sportsground irrigation inspections
- engaging and supervising contractors for minor works as required
- developing and maintaining strong relationships with sporting clubs, suppliers and contractors
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- a relevant qualification; minimum Certificate III or higher in a related field
- broad experience in open space, horticulture and sportsground maintenance, including playgrounds, turf maintenance and irrigation systems
- Experience in and accreditation to conduct playground audits
- AgVet Chemical Users level III certificate
- A current Drivers Licence
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
- Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Stewart Campbell, Coordinator Parks and Gardens, on (03) 5471 1***.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.
