Parks Team Leader (Tree Lopping and Arborist Services)

Urban Parks Team Leader

The Urban Parks Team Leader role is a Level 5 position within the Parks Branch, Community and Lifestyle Directorate. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for the professional maintenance and establishment of parks, roadside landscapes, and recreational areas, ensuring high standards are met for the community.

Primary Duties

Team Leadership

• Delegate tasks and issue instructions to team members.
• Mentor, train, and support team member's skill development.
• Liaise with the supervisor regarding team performance and project progression.
• Facilitate team cohesion for effective and efficient operations.

Technical Expertise (Horticulture & Maintenance)

• Perform highly skilled and specialised horticultural and mowing activities.
• Grass cutting using machinery (e.g., ride-on mowers, brush cutters), turf weed management, fertilising, and turf rehabilitation.
• Planting, mulching gardens, and pruning shrubs and trees using tools like chainsaws and mechanical hedgers.
• Prepare and apply pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide formulations safely.
• Inspect parks and check playground surrounds for public safety hazards like sharps and other debris.
• Operate tools, fleet assets, machinery, and conduct minor maintenance (e.g., pre-start/post-use inspections).

Key Qualifications and Requirements

• Horticulture: Level III Horticulture Certificate or equivalent work experience.
• Driving: Must hold a valid MR (Medium Rigid) licence (or ability to obtain, at own expense, during probation).
• Chemicals: Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (AC/DC) or ability to acquire (self-funded) during probation.
• Chainsaw: Level 1 Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance certification (or ability to obtain self-funded during probation).
• Safety Card: Current 30215 General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) ticket.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in coordinating horticultural activities and safe/competent operation of plant and equipment.