Supervisor Parks at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

83436.03

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Horticulture Expertise, Staff Supervision, Contractor Management, Work Scheduling, OH&S Compliance, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Software Proficiency, Written Communication, Plant And Equipment Operation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role, you will lead and support Parks & Gardens staff and contractors in the delivery of daily maintenance programs across Council’s open spaces. You will coordinate work schedules, monitor program delivery, and ensure high-quality outcomes are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with established standards and timeframes. Key responsibilities include: * Provide expertise in the field of horticulture for the purposes of maintaining the healthy growth of plants and the quality of maintenance services expected by council. * Allocate, provide direction and supervise to the staff and contractors regarding how work is carried out and to what standard / service levels are required. * Ensure that effective and efficient work practices are utilised by the maintenance crews and contractors to achieve desired maintenance levels. * Report to the Parks Maintenance Officer reactive or routine maintenance activities/works. * Capture accurate data and documentation relative to the works performed. * Demonstrated knowledge of OH&S in relation to daily duties and Parks & Gardens operations. About you To be successful in this role, you will have a trade Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent relevant experience in the industry and experience leading, motivating, and influencing maintenance staff. Essential: * Demonstrated supervisory experience in the broad range of Parks and Gardens maintenance activities. * Experience in working with a variety of plant & equipment used for Parks & Gardens maintenance. * Ability to work unsupervised and manage time effectively and efficiently. * Demonstrated knowledge of OH&S legislation relevant to the industry. * A high level of written, variable, and interpersonal skills. * Proficient in the use of corporate software. * Current Working with Children check (employee). * Current Victorian Drivers Licence (mandatory requirement). If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Matthew Osborn | Acting Parks Operational Leader | MOsborn@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [MOsborn@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Lead and support Parks & Gardens staff and contractors in delivering daily maintenance programs across Council open spaces. Coordinate work schedules and ensure high-quality, safe outcomes in line with established standards.