Team Leader Parks

• Full time, permanent position
• Make a real difference!  Be a part of our Leadership Team who are proud in supporting our community
• $96,365 to $104,848 per annum, plus super, RDO & tool of trade vehicle

The City of Boroondara has a rich and diverse history and we take pride in our exceptional open spaces and sportsgrounds, which are an integral part of the character and amenity of the City. 

This kind of role doesn’t come around very often!  This is an exciting and collaborative leadership role in our Environmental Sustainability and Open Spaces Department, based at Kew Depot.

You will be a Team Leader in our Parks Team ensuring our parks and reserves are maintained to best horticultural practice standards & within the particular conservation management requirements for significant historic gardens.

The position also incorporates landscape design and plant selection responsibilities for a range of Open Space sites including formal and high-profile gardens and civic sites; general parks and reserves; shopping centres; carparks; council managed sites. Supervision of contracts and arranging required works via contractors is a significant part of the role as is leading a passionate and talented team of eight Horticulturalists and a Technical Officer.

You will have experience in supervising a high-performance team, driving standards and constant improvements. An excellent work ethic and time management skills are required along with a passion for open space management. Past experience in Local Government is advantageous.

What sets us apart?

• You will have a voice and we will listen - we value feedback and take action.
• You will be supported and encouraged to empower yourself to realise your own potential, with career development opportunities to further your leadership skills. We are passionate about empowering our staff to be the best they can possibly be!

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Employment requirements

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check, Working with Children and Medical Assessment.
• All City of Boroondara employees must be fully vaccinated. Appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to provision of evidence of vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencement.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11.59pm Tuesday 30 April 2024. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.

For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Craig Woods, Coordinator Parks, Environmental Sustainability & Open Spaces on 0438 129 ***.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some positions may require the incumbent to hold a Working with Children Check.

Working together

We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Boroondara Customer First Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.