Wagga Wagga City Council's Parks & Reserves Management Team are seeking an experienced individual with previous leadership experience to provide quality service delivery systems, processes and services in the establishment and maintenance of parks, gardens, reserves, and sportsgrounds.
* Permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week)
* Commencing salary of $3,343.26 with the opportunity to progress to $4,011.91 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%)
* Generous leave entitlements
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
Your New Role
As the Team Leader Open Space (Sportsgrounds) you will be responsible for working collaboratively within the Parks & Reserves Operations management team to lead a team to deliver high-level presentation for the City's parks, gardens, reserves, open spaces, sportsgrounds, zoo and cemeteries.
The position is responsible for the overall operational management of Council's open space service areas, leading, engaging, mentoring, and developing the team, develop and implement maintenance and inspection schedules, project manage speciality maintenance and/or preparation of facilities and assist the Manager with the development and implementation of the annual work programs and operational plans.
You may also be required to operate and maintain items of plant as well as undertake gardening duties as required.
What You Will Need To Succeed
* Qualifications relevant to the role such as a Minimum Certificate III Horticulture / Green keeping / Agriculture.
* Class MR Driver's Licence.
* General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
* SafeWork NSW Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP)
* AQF III Chemical Application Certificate.
* Chainsaw Certificate Crosscut / Felling.
* Substantial experience relevant to the role including the ability to lead, engage, mentor, and develop a team, ensuring effective personnel management.
* Strong time management, planning, financial and administrative skills; and
* Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 1 February 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing on Monday, 9 February 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Brian Cattell, Supervisor Sportsgrounds on .
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All selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit. As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
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