Team Leader – Parks and Recreation

Glenorchy is Tasmania’s fourth largest city with a population of 46,790.  The City lies on the western shore of the Derwent River, next to the City of Hobart. Glenorchy is the second biggest employment location in greater Hobart and the industrial centre for Tasmania.  Home to the world-famous Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Glenorchy also has vibrant retail and community services sectors.  Our community’s vision for the City is to be a proud city; a city of arts; of opportunity; of partnerships; a city that makes exciting things happen.The Team Leader - Parks & Recreation will work with and supervise the members of the Parks Crew in the preparation, presentation and maintenance of Council parks & recreation assets.  The Candidate:  To be considered, you will need to have the following:Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the procedures, practices and processes used in the maintenance of park and recreational areas;Experience in supervision, ability to negotiate, mediate and provide feedback; Sound verbal, numeracy, literacy and negotiation skills;Proven experience in WHS in the workplace. Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a Certificate III in Horticulture or a related fieldPosition Hours: Full-Time: 38 hours per week, with 9 day fortnightSalary: Schedule B, Salary Point 6: $58,762.98-$61,850.28 in accordance with Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2016The position includes generous terms and conditions as outlined in the Glenorchy City Council Enterprise Agreement 2016; including 13% superannuation.Please note that all successful applicants will be required to provide a National Police Check and/or Vulnerable People Check prior to commencement of employment.For further information on this position, contact Tim Horton, Operations & Maintenance Supervisor on (03) 6216 6800.How to apply: Applications for this position should be lodged through the online submission site https://jobs.gcc.tas.gov.au/job-searchTo be considered for this role, all applicants must address the selection criteria and provide a current resume.Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 5th July 2020Position Description AUD Glenorchy 7010