Team Leader Horticulture

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move for 2025?  Do you want to make an impact on the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role & you

MidCoast Council is currently seeking a full-time Team Leader - Horticulture to support the delivery of quality maintenance services in our parks, reserves, sports fields, amenities, and other public spaces. The Team leader will also assist the Cemeteries team when required with the delivery of safe, effective and efficient cemeteries operations including bodily and ash interments. The position will report to our Parks Supervisor and will be responsible for coordinating Parks team members to carry out day to day operations in accordance with Council's work programs.

The successful applicant will have;

• A trade qualification in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, Landscaping or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. 
• WHS general induction for Construction NSW.
• Current NSW Class LR Drivers License.
• First Aid Certificate and AQF Level 3 chemical certificate (or willingness to obtain).

In addition to the required qualifications and experience, we are seeking an individual who demonstrates the following;

• A working knowledge of WHS requirements within the scope of the role and a commitment to upholding Council's safety culture values. 
• The ability to plan and prioritise work activities to optimise productivity.
• Hands-on leadership to foster positive working relationships and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Effective communication to ensure a clear and efficient flow of information across the team.

Why work with us?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you’ll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check (this will include a drug and alcohol test, sight and hearing, functional and medical component)

Salary: Commencing salary $63,998.48 plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience).  

Location: Upon commencement your normal place of work will be the MidCoast Council Depot located at 36 Arkwright Crescent, Taree. You will be required to work from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region. 

Tenure:

• Permanent Full Time
• 38 hours per week 
• Fortnightly rostered day off

Closing date: Sunday 9 March 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Doug Cane, Parks Works Supervisor Northern Operations who is the hiring manager for this role. Doug can be reached on (02) 7955 7767 or [email protected].

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at [email protected].

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. To find out more about our beautiful region click here.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important asset and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.