Team Leader Parks

• Permanent, Full-time position - 38 hours per week
• $67,674 to $77,825 +super + allowances
• Participate in Council's 9-day fortnight scheme

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

This position is responsible for the following:

• Oversee the preparation and upkeep of parks to meet required standards.
• Coordinate daily team operations and work routines to optimise time and resource use.
• Develop work programs, including rosters and resource allocation, ensuring projects stay within budget, meet deadlines, and comply with relevant standards.
• Identify and report turf issues, recommending improvements as needed.
• Manage roadside vegetation to maintain visibility and safety.
• Ensure traffic control plans are in place and implemented for all worksites.
• Monitor project delivery to ensure alignment with designs and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Plan and enforce safety measures across all worksites.
• Lead by example, promoting high standards, a strong work ethic, and proactive performance management.
• Foster a positive, motivated team culture through strong collaboration and communication.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to workplace reform, service efficiency, and operational goals.

About the person 
The successful candidate should have previous experience in the maintenance of Open Space areas including Parks, Gardens or Sportsfields, combined with demonstrated experience acting in a leadership role, motivating, leading, mentoring and managing the workload of others.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Certificate III Horticulture (Greenkeeping) or equivalent
• Current WorkCover accredited Construction Induction Card
• Current ‘C Class’ Drivers licence
• Chemical Users Certificate
• Traffic Control Certificate – Blue, Yellow and Red
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and recommend and implement improvements
• Proven ability to work in a self-directed manner, participate effectively as part of a team, follow instructions and work within a set timeframe

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $67,674 to $77,825 +super + allowances

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more! 

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Adam Powell on 02 9911 6382 or email Adam.Powell@canadabay.nsw.gov.au 

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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, 1 May 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238  or email  grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au  to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups. 

 “Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.