Team Leader Horticulture

Job No: FCRC11743
Location: Hervey Bay

Team Leader Horticulture

Open Space & Environment

Permanent Full Time

Operations Level 6 $70,248 

Hervey Bay

 

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

 

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for an experienced Horticulturist to join our high performing team as team leader. You’ll be working closely with the Supervisor in implementing programs and supervising day to day works.

 

What your day will look like:

  • Supervising and mentoring a team of 10
  • Providing technical guidance and assistance on a range of Horticulture matters
  • Assisting the Supervisor with allocation of resources
  • Ensuring work is completed to program requirements, meeting service levels
  • Managing the use of contractors and other service providers
  • Keeping accurate records of activities

Please click here to view a full position description.

 

What you’ll need for success:

You’ll have relevant experience in a leadership position and will be genuinely passionate about sharing your expertise with your team. Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate directions to your team, will set you up for success.

You’ll have:

  • Strong computer literacy, able to operate internal systems and complete necessary reporting
  • Knowledge of health and safety practices as they relate to this role
  • Experience organising work schedules and rosters
  • Experience allocating plant and other resources

 

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.  Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.

 

What we Offer:

  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Up to 12% employer super contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • Study assistance program
  • Novated leasing
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid Emergency Services leave

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 29th April 2025 - closing date subject to change pending suitable applications received

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Marshall Nuttall, Coordinator Parks North, on marshall.nuttall@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

 

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