Supervisor Nursery

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

Council is offering a great opportunity for a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to support and empower a team of workers with low to medium support needs to contribute to the achievement of Council’s nursery initiatives.  The position will support Council in fostering an inclusive environment, enabling the team to efficiently and effectively engage in nursery activities.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Horticulture Trade certificate and previous experience in a relevant horticulture field.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of a nursery.
• Proven experience in the supervision of staff with low to medium support needs together with a commitment to Disability Standard Employment requirements.
• Demonstrated sound communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of and commitment to quality assurance systems and processes required by Family and Community Services.

The rewards

• A salary range of $72,900 to $83,600 per annum (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills and experience. This incorporates the payment of five hours of approved overtime per fortnight according to Council’s Annual Salary Agreement.
• 9 day fortnight working arrangement. Council is currently trialling a range of flexible working options. Full time field staff will have the option to apply to work a compressed four day work week, subject to operational and team based requirements and approval.
• Fitness Passport membership options.
• Training and development opportunities.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 22 November 2024 

Specific enquiries

James Brideson | Natural Resource Officer | 02 6686 1412

How To Apply

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