Description:
About the position:
This position is responsible for providing cost effective operational supervision, direction, maintenance and coordination of Parks and Gardens in relation to trees, parks furniture and horticulture services. Ensuring all works are undertaken expediently and economically to the City’s specified standards and City’s established levels of service within the Department’s operational
budget to maximise service delivery to the community.
This position works a 9 day fortnight with every second Friday as a non-working day.
Key accountabilities:
• Lead and supervise the Trees and Horticulture Maintenance teams to ensure all activities associated with Parks and Gardens are planned and completed effectively and safely, on a forward program basis, to the City’s defined standards, within agreed timeframes.
• Actively mentor and train all team members in relevant City policies, procedures and systems to support in closing knowledge and skills gaps.
• Liaise with Managers, coordinators facilitators and other department employees and external agencies, businesses and the public as required to ensure that the City’s parks and gardens are well maintained at all times.
• Coordinate materials, service supply, plant and equipment requirements and other resources required to undertake the services of Trees and Horticulture.
• Regular reporting on the Trees and Horticulture Maintenance team operations.
For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in more detail, please call Jim Sweetman, Coordinator Parks on 08 9956 6711.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will ideally hold a Diploma in the relevant field or lesser qualification with substantial experience in parks and gardens maintenance. Additionally, will have sound experience in supervising a team and various contractors with ability to deliver services to program budget.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary range between $84,883 - $95,424 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate as it relates to the requirements of the position.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities.
Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website:
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment