Team Leader - Parks Operations (Horticulturist)

Australia
$78,717-85,798 per year
Permanent
Full-time

12 days ago

Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing community open spaces!
Opportunity to lead and develop a motivated team while working outdoors in a hands-on leadership role.
Make a tangible impact on the environment and the community through sustainable practises.
Enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for professional growth and development.

About UsAt Sutherland Shire, we are committed to creating vibrant and sustainable open spaces that enrich the lives of our community. Our Parks and Natural Areas team plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the natural beauty of our parks, gardens and reserves. We value collaboration, respect, and a can-do attitude as we work together to achieve our goals.As part of our team, you will have the chance to innovate and implement new ideas that contribute to a greener and healthier environment for everyone. If you share our passion for nature and community service, we want to hear from you!Position OverviewAs a Team Leader within the Open Space team, you will be the driving force behind our open space maintenance efforts. Your hands-on leadership will ensure that our dedicated team delivers high quality maintenance services across the Shire, all while adhering to safety standards and best practises. This is your chance to make a difference, lead by example and foster a positive workplace culture.In this role you will oversee various parks operations, including bush reserve maintenance, garden care, and turf management. Your expertise will guide your team as they work efficiently and effectively to meet the diverse needs of our community.Your Ideal ProfileWe are looking for an enthusiastic leader who is ready to take on the challenge of managing a team in our parks and natural areas. If you possess the following qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply:

Certificate 3 in Horticulture (or equivalent), White Card, AQF3 / Chemcert (or equivalent), and a MR driver’s licence (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement)
Relevant experience in a similar supervisory role
Strong knowledge of horticultural practises, safety regulations, and customer service
Excellent communication and people skills for effective collaboration with team members and the community

Additionally, your commitment to continuous improvement and your ability to identify and implement new ideas will set you apart as a leader in this role.Enjoy a 9-day fortnight schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance along with a supportive work environment that values your contributions and take advantage of professional development opportunities as you grow with us.Join our Team and Grow with Us!If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 4 September 2025.
Package: $78,717 - $85,798 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. (Salary will be paid based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate).
Hours of work: Permanent Full Time. 38 hours per week with a 9 day fortnight.
To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), Criminal History Check, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.Reach out to our Coordinators - Parks Maintenance (Jordan Bowles - jbowles@ssc.nsw.gov.au) or (Paul Clark - pclark@ssc.nsw.gov.au) for any job specific enquiries.
Breanna Rivers - brivers@ssc.nsw.gov.au, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.Click on the link to check out theCouncil is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.Apply NowPrivacy AcknowledgmentSutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*Personal Details * Required field * First name*

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Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

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Due to the permanent nature of the position, applicants must hold an Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights.* * I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

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Should you be successful with your application, will you be engaging in other employment (including paid or unpaid ) that is outside of Sutherland Shire Council, or in addition to existing employment with Sutherland Shire Council? If yes, please disclose details. (Note: Secondary Employment must be approved by Sutherland Shire Council's CEO prior to any offer of employment).*

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification, skills assessments & Covid-19 Vaccination immunisation requirements. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes

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