Senior Field Worker – Parks Services

Job No: CN2131

Location: Newcastle, NSW

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2019 AEST

• Are you passionate about parks, horticulture and landscaping?
• Are you looking to build upon your proven leadership experience?
• Permanent full-time role – 38 hours per week.
• Flexible work arrangements available, including an optional 9-day fortnight.

City of Newcastle (CN) is seeking a dedicated Senior Field Worker to supervise and manage Parks staff, contributing to the provision of efficient and effective maintenance of CN open space, including parks/bushland reserves and sports facilities.

In this role you will provide effective leadership to a cooperative team responsible for safely operating equipment and machinery specific to horticultural/turf industry, tree maintenance and landscaping to complete allocated works to the required standard and within expected timeframes, while minimizing inconvenience to the public.

At CN our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.

To be successful in this job you will have:

Essential

• Horticultural/Green keeping qualifications and/or equivalent relevant knowledge, experience and a demonstrated capacity to deliver.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and co-ordinate labour, plant and resources to achieve set service level standards.
• Construction Induction Card, and Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge in the use of computer software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and smart phones.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and to promote good teamwork to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to identify and report parks and sporting facilities asset defects and to implement corrective actions as required.
• Working knowledge of relevant WHS and EEO requirements
• Sound knowledge in the application and safe use of chemicals and have a current Chemcert III qualification.

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to train staff in all facets of parks and recreation grounds maintenance.
• Experience in small scale landscape construction and playground maintenance works.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with a wide range of stake holders, incorporating interpersonal, negotiation and mediation.
• Traffic Control Certification / Implement Traffic Control Card.
• LR (manual) Driver’s Licence.

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City of Newcastle proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area.

All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

To view the full position description please click here.

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 24 November 2019.

Remuneration: $59,123.51 + 9.5% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week.

Contact: Steve Crompton, Open Space Operations Manager, 02 4974 6030.