Vacancy
Works Supervisor (Reserves)
Overview
The Role:
Reporting to the Manager Works Services, this position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the day-to-day delivery of Council’s reserves, parks, open-space and horticultural maintenance functions, working collaboratively with the Works Supervisor (Civil) across the Works Services program.
Key responsibilities include:
• Programming, planning and delivering operational and maintenance activities across horticulture, parks, gardens, reserves, streetscapes, turf management and sportsground maintenance.
• Coordinating day-to-day reserves operations to ensure the effective upkeep, presentation, safety and functionality of Council’s open-space assets.
• Supervising staff, contractors, plant and equipment allocation to ensure reserves and open-space works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
• Conducting site assessments, inspections and maintenance planning, including turf and soil evaluations, irrigation checks, planting plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Identifying and addressing defects, hazards and maintenance requirements across reserves, parks, sportsgrounds and associated open-space assets.
• Monitoring worksites for safety, quality, environmental presentation and compliance, ensuring WHS obligations and Council procedures are followed.
• Maintaining strong communication with Council staff, contractors, suppliers, community members and external stakeholders to support positive, customer-focused outcomes.
*Please see PDF 'Position Profile' attached for further information.
Requirements
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens or a related field; coupled with at least five (5) years’ experience in parks, reserves and open-space maintenance within a local government setting or similar environment.
2. Current unrestricted driver’s licence with the ability to travel between Council worksites, parks, gardens, reserves, streetscapes and sportsgrounds as required.
3. Demonstrated experience or understanding of the maintenance of parks, gardens, reserves, streetscapes and sportsgrounds, including irrigation systems, turf care, landscape installation, reserve asset inspections, defect identification, and interpreting plans and maintenance schedules.
4. Proven ability to plan, coordinate and deliver reserves maintenance programs, including mowing, turf renovation, planting, weed control, irrigation, asset renewal and seasonal works, while managing resources, costs, competing priorities and service-level requirements.
5. Experience supervising, developing and coordinating staff and contractors to achieve safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes across reserves, parks, gardens, sportsgrounds and public open-space environments.
6. Sound understanding of WHS, risk management and public safety practices relevant to reserves, parks, sportsgrounds, chemical use, machinery operation and public-facing worksites, with strong customer service, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving capabilities.
OTHER LICENCES/ACCREDITIATIONS:
• Possess a current White Card – ‘Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry’ (CPCWHS1001)
• Chainsaw Licence and First Aid certification or the capacity to obtain them
• Safety at Roadworks Accreditation, including Implement Traffic Control Plans is also desirable
• Possess a current Working with Vulnerable Persons’ Card (WWVP); OR the capacity to gain prior to commencement of employment.
*Please see PDF 'Position Profile' attached for further information.
About The Company
Local Council
Further Information
If this sounds like you, please contact DeArne Stone (Employment Manager - SWN) on 0448 844 607 or at dearne.stone@brighton.tas.gov.au to arrange a friendly
pre-screening interview.