Natural Environment Team Leader

Open Space & Environment

Permanent Full Time

LGE Level 6

Hervey Bay

$70,248

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for an experienced supervisor to lead our street tree delivery program – Greening Fraser Coast. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering our Natural Environment operation program and will support the team with restoration, rehabilitation and maintenance of our Natural Areas.

What your day will look like:

Providing day to day operational guidance to your team and contractors
Organising resources for projects, conscious of timeframes
Ensuring relevant paperwork is completed including timesheets, record sheets, and log books
Managing contractors ensuring they are providing value
Ensuring accurate records are kept to assist decision making

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

Experience in ecological restoration and revegetation, ideally a qualification in Conservation and Land Management, Arboriculture or Horticulture
Experience in planting semi advanced trees
Experience in a team leader or supervisor role with the ability to coach and mentor a team
Strong communication and engagement skills
A positive health and safety attitude
Construction White Card
Current Class C Drivers Licence

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We alsocreate innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

Learning and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Up to 12% employer super contribution
17.5% leave loading
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid Emergency Services leave

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Monday 4th November 2024 – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Jim Leach, Natural Environment Supervisor on james.leach@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

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Natural Environment Team Leader