• Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing community open spaces!
• Opportunity to lead and develop a motivated team while working outdoors in a hands-on leadership role.
• Make a tangible impact on the environment and the community through sustainable practises.
• Enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for professional growth and development.

About Us

At Sutherland Shire, we are committed to creating vibrant and sustainable open spaces that enrich the lives of our community. Our Parks and Natural Areas team plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the natural beauty of our parks, gardens and reserves. We value collaboration, respect, and a can-do attitude as we work together to achieve our goals.

As part of our team, you will have the chance to innovate and implement new ideas that contribute to a greener and healthier environment for everyone. If you share our passion for nature and community service, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

As a Team Leader within the Open Space team, you will be the driving force behind our open space maintenance efforts. Your hands-on leadership will ensure that our dedicated team delivers high quality maintenance services across the Shire, all while adhering to safety standards and best practises. This is your chance to make a difference, lead by example and foster a positive workplace culture.

In this role you will oversee various parks operations, including bush reserve maintenance, garden care, and turf management. Your expertise will guide your team as they work efficiently and effectively to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Your Ideal Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic leader who is ready to take on the challenge of managing a team in our parks and natural areas. If you possess the following qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply:

• Certificate 3 in Horticulture (or equivalent), White Card, AQF3 / Chemcert (or equivalent), and a MR driver’s licence (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement)
• Relevant experience in a similar supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of horticultural practises, safety regulations, and customer service
• Excellent communication and people skills for effective collaboration with team members and the community

Additionally, your commitment to continuous improvement and your ability to identify and implement new ideas will set you apart as a leader in this role.

Enjoy a 9-day fortnight schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance along with a supportive work environment that values your contributions and take advantage of professional development opportunities as you grow with us.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 4 September 2025.
• Package: $78,717 - $85,798 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. (Salary will be paid based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate).
• Hours of work: Permanent Full Time. 38 hours per week with a 9 day fortnight.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), Criminal History Check, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to our Coordinators - Parks Maintenance (Jordan Bowles - [email protected]) or (Paul Clark - [email protected]) for any job specific enquiries.
Breanna Rivers - [email protected], Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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