Supervisor Parks and Streetscapes
- Full Time Permanent
- Restricted private use of a Shire Vehicle
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
- Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!
Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in horticulture, arboriculture and parks maintenance supervision to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.
Join us at "The Shire"
Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional Supervisor Parks and Streetscapes with a passion for leading teams, delivering high quality public open space outcomes, and maintaining safe, vibrant parks and streetscapes for our growing community.
In this role you will have the following accountabilities:
- Provide leadership, supervision and performance management to horticultural and arboriculture staff, including direct oversight of the Team Leader Arbor.
- Oversee programmed and reactive maintenance works, including CRM triage, scheduling and contractor coordination to ensure service levels are met.
- Manage and monitor contractor performance, budgets and project timelines, including participation in tender and quotation processes.
- Develop, review and implement public open space maintenance schedules, including tree planting, mulching and plant replacement programs.
- Monitor the condition of parks assets including turf, irrigation, trees, playgrounds and streetscapes to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements and chemical management requirements.
- Maintain high levels of customer service through effective communication, accurate record keeping and timely responses to enquiries.
Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience and skillset:
- Certificate in Horticulture, Turf, Arboriculture or similar.
- Strong supervisory experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
- Extensive experience in horticulture, parks and streetscapes maintenance, including quality control and contractor oversight.
- Experience developing and managing maintenance schedules and prioritising reactive works.
- Demonstrated time management, problem-solving and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- High level verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Current "C" Class Driver's Licence and First Aid certification.
The Important Stuff!
Salary range on offer is $85,617.35 - $88,205.21 depending on the experience you bring to the role. As well as restricted private use of a Shire allocated vehicle.
Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:
- Free local gym membership
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
- Wellness programs including Fitness passport
- Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
- Two additional Local Government days off per year
- The option of Purchased Leave
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
- Free Onsite Parking
About the Shire!
With the Administration office located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia.
Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.
Where do I apply?
We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.
