Council Operations Team Leader
Intensive hands-on supervision to lead the Council Operations Team to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of recreational, parks, streets, gardens, facilities and operations of minor civil works are met. The delivery of Waste Management services are undertaken including domestic and commercial collections and the management of the landfill site within the Community is within Council standards.
This position calls for physical labour to be undertaken outside in all weather conditions, including both dry and humid heats. It is expected that the occupant is able to work in these types of conditions.
Areas of work are not all within the current Community boundary and therefore the occupant must be prepared to travel at times and spend time away from home.
About the role
1. Full Time Position
2. Pine Creek, NT
3. $70,026.12 - $74,869.60
4. 6 Weeks Annual Leave With 17.5% Leave Loading
5. 10 days Personal Leave
6. Remote Area Allowance
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage, oversee and provide intensive hands-on supervision for the day-to-day operations of Council Operations Team within the Community and designated surrounding areas.
2. Provide leadership and support to the Council Operations staff to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services are being met.
3. Create, implement and monitor work plans for the Council Works area.
4. Ensure the maintenance and construction at parks, road verges, airports, cemeteries, and recreational areas throughout the Council, including but not limited to:
5. Plant and tree maintenance
6. Grounds maintenance as directed by Council Operations Manager.
7. Reticulation, installation and maintenance
(Liaising and working in conjunction with contractor)
8. Turf/grass care, fertilising, weed and pest control.
9. Whipper snipping and mowing operations.
(Liaising and working in conjunction with contractor)
10. Removal and disposal of debris and litter from parks, gardens, street and reserves
11. Assistance with other community landscaping and gardening projects
12. Undertake a continuous improvement recycling programme
13. Ensure the waste collection, disposal and the ongoing maintenance and minor works at the community landfill site as per the Council standards.
14. Manage the construction, maintenance, and delivery of minor civil works.
15. Maintain all the equipment and plant used in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition.
16. Advise the Council Operations Manager when equipment and machinery are not working or have been damaged.
17. Maintain a safe working environment and ensure WHS regulations are adhered to.
18. Conduct and report Toolbox meetings.
19. Ensure the policies and procedures of the Council are adhered to and all resources are effectively deployed.
20. Prepare any required reports and complete tasks as directed by Council Operations Manager.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Chemical Handling Certificate (desirable or able to obtain)
2. Relevant Plant Competencies (desirable)
3. A White Card (desirable or able to obtain)
4. A First Aid Certificate (desirable or able to obtain)
5. Tertiary qualification, certificate or experience in Parks & Gardens (desirable)
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to lead and develop a team.
2. Ability to manage time frames and work independently.
3. Ability to report on the areas within Council Operations to the Management, Executive and Council.
4. Demonstrated written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Experience in various gardening practices such as ground maintenance, landscaping, mowing, turf/grass care, weed control and other parks and gardens functions.
6. Experience in using equipment and plant applicable to the Council Operations environment.
7. Technical Skills and able to train staff.
8. Experience in minor civil works and waste management.
9. Demonstrated sound knowledge of Work Health & Safety processes and principles.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Criminal History Check (recent within 3 months)
2. A current Working with Children’s Card.
3. A current MR Drivers Licence (desirable)
Please submit a Cover Letter, Statement of claims against the selection criteria, Resume and a copy of your Qualifications with your application.
Closing date: 13th October 2023