Crew Leader - Parks

As a Parks Crew Leader, you will play a vital role in coordinating and undertaking landscape maintenance operations while leading a small team of 1-2 operational team members across various green space environments. Your primary focus will be undertaking general labouring duties related to horticultural maintenance tasks and can include:

• mowing
• brush cutting
• mulching
• weeding
• planting
• pruning
• chemical application
• using appropriate equipment/machinary required for tasks
• driving the truck and trailer to and from site

In addition to your fieldwork, you'll also handle basic administrative responsibilities by utilising digital tools (tablets or computers) to create and update work orders, develop and review maintenance schedules and identify and allocate the necessary resources and materials for tasks and projects. The combination of hands-on leadership and organisation management will ensure the successful upkeep of our green open space assets.

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Please note - safety is a key priority for us as an organisation, and we will be seeking candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical ability to safely undertake the manual tasks required in this role, we want you to have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

About you

Ideally you will have proven experience in a similar role, successfully leading a small crew in horticultural maintenance tasks as outlined above. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to manage administrative duties and effectively utilise the necessary technology software and applications for this position. 

In addition to the skills and experience mentioned, you must also possess: 

• A current Medium Rigid (MR) class truck licence or above
• A Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement)

While not mandatory for initial employment, a Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, Landscape Construction or another similar qualification is desirable. However, this qualification will be required for progression within the Crew Leader Framework. 

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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