Make a real difference! Be a part of our customer centric Parks & Gardens Assets Team who are proud in supporting our community
$99,015 to $107,732 excl super & fortnightly RDO
At the City of Boroondara, we are proud custodians of some of Melbourne’s most loved parks and open spaces. As a values-led organisation, we are committed to sustainability, inclusion and putting our community at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader Park Assets to join our passionate Environmental Sustainability & Open Spaces team. If you are ready to lead with integrity and purpose, we invite you to help us maintain safe, functional, and vibrant public spaces for everyone to enjoy.
About the Role
This is an exciting leadership opportunity focused on the maintenance and improvement of Council’s playgrounds and park infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for ensuring our open space assets are safe, accessible, and maintained to the highest standards. Based in Kew and working across the municipality, you’ll manage both internal staff and contractors, deliver proactive maintenance programs, and play a key role in asset renewal and service delivery improvements.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll provide hands-on leadership to the Parks Assets area, ensuring maintenance issues are identified and resolved efficiently. You will manage the workflow of internal resources and external contractors while overseeing safety compliance and maintenance to Australian Standards. You’ll also be responsible for managing the area’s budget, raising purchase orders, and ensuring equipment and materials are readily available. Your strong customer focus will help you manage service requests effectively and your collaborative mindset will contribute to cross-departmental capital works programs.
About You
You are a skilled leader with substantial experience in playground maintenance, landscaping and the supervision of staff and contractors. You bring strong technical knowledge, particularly of AS 4685.0:2017, and the ability to apply this in a practical, solutions-focused way. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills help you build trust with colleagues, the community, and external stakeholders alike. You’re confident managing budgets and procurement, and you're proficient in the use of asset management and corporate systems. You value safety, customer service, and continuous improvement—and you’re ready to inspire others to do the same.
If you would like to know more about the role, please refer to the position description.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online by 11.59pm, Monday 9 June 2025. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.
For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Craig Woods, Coordinator Parks, Environmental Sustainability & Open Spaces on 0438 129 066 during business hours.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or [email protected] to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!
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