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
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, including playgrounds, street and park furniture and fencing 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 $***** - $***** per annum, plus 12% superannuation and other relevant allowances.
BE VALUED - THE REWARD
Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Your flexible work benefits may include:
Work from home
Rostered Day Off
9-day fortnight
4-day week
Your leave benefits include:
Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
Domestic + Family Violence Leave
Training Courses + Professional Development
Education Assistance
Leadership Development Program
'Grow our Own' Program
Your reward + recognition benefits include:
ESSPecialist Program Awards
Service Awards
Be Valued Recognition Program
INTERESTED?
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Mason Craig - Acting Parks Management Officer on *********.
To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.
Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm.
We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
For further information regarding this role please see the position description here.
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