Team Leader Parks

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple : ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Team Leader Parks is responsible for the daily coordination of a small work team that undertakes the maintenance and development of parks, gardens, reserves and other horticultural assets across the Singleton Local Government Area.

Key responsibilities include :

• Plan and programme works and organise the necessary resources to undertake programmed and reactive park maintenance duties.
• Liaise with the Parks Management Officer on a regular basis regarding quality matters associated with current and future improvement to operational procedures.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and maintain registers associated with duties such as mowing and chemical application.

Essential to this role is a Certificate III in Horticulture or related field with experience in the implementation and delivery of parks management programs complemented by the demonstrated ability to work with and manage small teams.

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings and plans would be advantageous in this role, however not essential.

This position is offered on a permanent full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight on a team-based 9-day fortnight. There is a requirement to participate in the on-call roster.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 9 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $73,908 - $83,137 per annum plus superannuation and relevant allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your flexible work benefits may include :

Your leave benefits include :

Your reward + recognition benefits include :

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Amanda McMahon, Co-Ordinator Recreation & Facilities on (02) 6578 7269 .

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2025.

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