An opportunity exists for a Parks Presentation Team Leader to lead Council’s Parks Presentation Service. 

Banyule has a wealth of open space and parklands. The department is responsible for the care and development of over 200 parks and reserves 50 sports field, 163 playgrounds, over 75,000 street trees, extensive shared trail networks, as well as park furniture and assets that enhance the urban landscape and create a more attractive and liveable environment.

As Parks Presentation Team Leader, you will play an important role to ensure Banyule’s parks, gardens and open space areas are maintained at a high standard to ensure the community continues to enjoy the positive benefits of being surrounded by “greenspace”.

• As a key leader you will play a vital role in supervising the following teams, Gardening, Mowing, Tractor and Weed control to ensure programmed maintenance works are completed to specification.
• In this role you will provide expert advice and report on the Council’s assets and assist the coordination of recurrent and new works and services.  

 To be successful you will need:

• A Diploma in Horticulture or similar tertiary qualification with substantial experience
• Demonstrated competence and ability to manage, lead and mentor a team
• Experience in Local Government operations and services open space operations activities
• Ability to provide concise written technical and advisory reports
• An understanding of the relevant legislative codes and practices and their application
• The ability to implement procedures for measuring, costing and recording to achieve effective budget control
• Current Drivers Licence
• COVID Vaccination Certificate

 Pre employment medical check is required for this role.

 Benefits:

• Salary range $89,269.36 to $97,051.83 plus super
• Permanent full time 38 hours per week & monthly RDO
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and wellbeing initiatives
• Bellfield /Heidelberg location

Our Staff choose to align their career with Banyule because of our values of Working Together Working Better, career and professional development opportunities and the way we work in partnership with the community to deliver our services.

How to apply: 

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or to discuss your suitability, contact Stacey Eason Tel: 0403 190 996 for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.     

Applications Close 11.45pm on Tuesday 6 December 2022.

Banyule City Council is committed to being an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer, we value diversity and encourage people from different and diverse backgrounds to apply. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au or call 9940 4235. 

In accordance with Banyule's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy this position requires you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If your application is successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.