Urban Parks Team Leader The Urban Parks Team Leader role is a Level 5 position within the Parks Branch, Community and Lifestyle Directorate. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for the professional maintenance and establishment of parks, roadside landscapes, and recreational areas, ensuring high standards are met for the community. Primary Duties Team Leadership Delegate tasks and issue instructions to team members. Mentor, train, and support team member's skill development. Liaise with the supervisor regarding team performance and project progression. Facilitate team cohesion for effective and efficient operations. Technical Expertise (Horticulture & Maintenance) Perform highly skilled and specialised horticultural and mowing activities. Grass cutting using machinery (e.g., ride-on mowers, brush cutters), turf weed management, fertilising, and turf rehabilitation. Planting, mulching gardens, and pruning shrubs and trees using tools like chainsaws and mechanical hedgers. Prepare and apply pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide formulations safely. Inspect parks and check playground surrounds for public safety hazards like sharps and other debris. Operate tools, fleet assets, machinery, and conduct minor maintenance (e.g., pre-start/post-use inspections). Key Qualifications and Requirements Horticulture: Level III Horticulture Certificate or equivalent work experience. Driving: Must hold a valid MR (Medium Rigid) licence (or ability to obtain, at own expense, during probation). Chemicals: Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate ( AC/DC ) or ability to acquire (self-funded) during probation. Chainsaw: Level 1 Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance certification (or ability to obtain self-funded during probation). Safety Card: Current 30215 General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) ticket. Experience: Demonstrated experience in coordinating horticultural activities and safe/competent operation of plant and equipment.