Natural Areas Team Leader

at  City of Melville

THE CITY OF MELVILLE IS A DETERMINED, PASSIONATE, AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE THAT IS COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE TO CREATE A WORKPLACE THAT FOSTERS GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATION, WHERE EVERY TEAM MEMBER IS VALUED AND EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Natural Areas Team, so if you’re looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as our next Natural Areas Team Lead. In this role you will put to use your qualifications and expertise in Environmental Maintenance to maintain, protect, and enhance our City’s natural areas.

As our Natural Areas Team Leader, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of tasks in and around the City of Melville’s natural areas, such as…

• Carrying out scheduled maintenance within natural areas including firebreak maintenance, weed control, planting, fence maintenance, brush cutting, seed collection and graffiti removal.
• Providing supervision, training and leadership to the environmental maintenance team.
• Contributing to business improvement by using initiative and generating new ideas.

• Providing support and advice to community groups and residents working in natural areas.

  Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience as a supervisor or team lead in a Parks or Environmental Maintenance position.

• Experience in the safe operation and maintenance of plant and equipment including identification of maintenance issues.
• Knowledge of weed control methods in bushlands/wetland, native seed collection techniques and the safe and effective use of herbicides.
• Sound experience in plant and weed identifications.
• Sound experience in bushland regeneration and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Environmental Legislation and Occupational Health and Safety Standards.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate IV of Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent.
• Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.
• White Card.
• Chainsaw Operation/Tree Felling Qualifications.
• Desirable - Forklift Licence.
• Desirable - Basic Bushfire Training.

ELEVATE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE WITH THE CITY OF MELVILLE’S BENEFITS!

• Ignite your professional growth with our structured professional development and study assistance programs.
• Say goodbye to expensive gym memberships! Enjoy complimentary membership to our state-of-the-art Gym, Pool, and Health Lounge facilities.
• Get ready for fun with our active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.
• Need a helping hand? Our Employee Assistance Programs and supportive leadership team are here to support you every step of the way.
• Unwind and recharge with generous annual leave. Take up to 10 weeks* off per year and come back rejuvenated (*conditions apply, of course). We’re also thrilled to offer an additional 2 days of leave per year – take that well deserved break!
• Plan for your future with confidence. Our superannuation package includes a contribution up to 14.5%* (*conditions apply).
  If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.
  Apply with your resume and cover letter by 19th May 2024.
  For further queries regarding the position contact: Blair Bloomfield – 08 9364 0192
  The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
  We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.

• Carrying out scheduled maintenance within natural areas including firebreak maintenance, weed control, planting, fence maintenance, brush cutting, seed collection and graffiti removal.
• Providing supervision, training and leadership to the environmental maintenance team.
• Contributing to business improvement by using initiative and generating new ideas.
• Providing support and advice to community groups and residents working in natural areas