Team Leader – Parks and Reserves

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.We are looking for a suitably qualified Team Leader - Parks and Recreation to work with and supervise members of the Parks Crew in the preparation, presentation and maintenance of Council parks and recreation assets.The Candidate:  The candidate will have proven ability to work without direct supervision and leading a team of employees and must have an understanding of the range of the fundamental skills associated with construction and maintenance activities the preparation, presentation and maintenance of Council parks and recreation assets. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have completed:a Certificate III Horticulture (Parks and Recreation Management) or related field, with demonstrated knowledge and experience in the procedures, practices and processes used in the maintenance of Parks and Recreation Playing Surfaces. Medium Rigid Drivers licence, ChemCert accreditation Position Number: 100941Position Hours: Full-time, 76 hours per fortnight. Salary: Schedule B, Salary Point 6 $58,762 to $61,850 in accordance with Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2016Please note that all successful applicants will be required to provide a current National Police Check prior to commencement of employment.For further information on this position, contact Brendan Rose, Parks and Recreation Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this submission site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. To be considered for this role, all applicants must address the key selection criteria in the Position Description and provide a current resume.  A copy of the position description can be found by clicking the below hyperlink or on the Glenorchy City Council website. Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 2 May 2021PD Team Leader Parks and Recreation AUD Glenorchy 7010