A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Due to internal promotion, we have two exciting new opportunities available. Our Parks team are not only looking for just any all-rounder Team Leaders, but leaders who have a love for the job and who are driven to grow and kick new goals individually and as a team. You'll have a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for high quality work.

You’ll be responsible for leading and inspiring our Parks Team in the delivery of safe and effective, high quality parks maintenance services. We are looking for a high level of Turf Management and Irrigation skills and or expertise with other Horticulture aspects including landscape gardening, tree and playground maintenance.

The Parks Team includes a bunch of enthusiastic gurus who love all things Horticulture. They thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and find satisfaction in the end result every time.

These are permanent opportunities – working full-time working 38 hours over 4 days Tuesday – Friday - You get a long weekend all year round!

Base Salary Range: $70,419 - $82,774 pa based on 38 hours / week + 11.5% superannuation + $908 Adverse Conditions Allowance + $2,312 retention allowance

You will be working from

PSC846 – Parks Team Leader – Raymond Terrace Depot

PSC848 – Parks Team Leader – Nelson Bay Depot

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to council staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure high performance and alignment with Council values

Plan, organise, and deploy operational resources and service schedules, including managing contractors and providing technical advice for project delivery.

Actively manage the deployment of operational resources including plant, labour & materials in consultation with the Parks Supervisor.

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

Trade Certificate in Horticulture

Demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice and apply technical knowledge and expertise to the maintenance of recreation facilities programs including irrigation, trees, playgrounds, surfaces, garden beds / landscaped areas and foreshores.

Experience in the delivery of maintenance programs and capital works projects for recreational facilities including parks, sports roadsides and foreshores.

Proven ability to operate, maintain and coach team members to safely use horticultural machinery including specialised equipment.

This is life at PSC!

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu

Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years

Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human

Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Which location are wanting to be considered for? Please specify Raymond Terrace, Nelson Bay or Both

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 18 May 2025

Contact: Brad Priestley – Parks Supervisor on 0418 114 963 or Dave Roberts – Parks Supervisor on 0409 713 744

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

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