Team Leader - Parks

Exciting new leadership role with our Parks crews.

Our Parks crews proudly look after our cemeteries, parks, reserves, picnic areas and amenities, making sure they look their best for the community and visitors to enjoy. The team love what they do each day and need someone who will lean in and provide daily guidance and support.

As the Team Leader – Parks, you'll be the driving force behind the maintenance and development of our recreational and public spaces. You'll coordinate and supervise a team of skilled General Hands, ensuring our parks are always in top-notch condition. From overseeing maintenance and repairs, to leading exciting new construction projects, your role will be diverse and impactful.

About You

You know how to keep public spaces looking great and can motivate and lead a team to get the job done. You're good at organising tasks and making sure everything runs smoothly, whether it's maintenance or new projects.

Use your strong leadership skills and your ability to inspire and motivate your team. You should have a knack for organising and prioritising tasks, ensuring everything runs smoothly. A commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement is also crucial.

You will come to work with a ‘can do’ attitude and a preparedness to ‘walk the talk’.

Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do. This is at the heart of how we work. The right person for the job is able to live these values, call out others where they aren't

We want to hear about you! So in your application, tell us about...

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please note:

• Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary from $1,326 per week (plus super) based on a 38-hour week.
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous leave entitlements
• Gym discounts

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Waste team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Tom Bower, Manager Parks & Facilities on 02 6770 3605 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. 

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