Parks Works Supervisor

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

Our Parks Operations, Open Space, and Cemeteries department are seeking a full-time Parks Works Supervisor to be based from our Tuncurry Depot. This leadership position will support our team to deliver maintenance and presentation activities across our community's parks, reserves, sports fields, public gardens, and cemeteries. As the Parks Works Supervisor of our Southern Operations, you will provide oversight to a team of 20 team members across Forster/Tuncurry and surrounding areas.

In this hands-on role, you’ll provide guidance and leadership to your team, drawing on your expertise in horticulture, turf management, and asset maintenance. You'll oversee minor park and cemetery projects, manage cemetery operations including burials and grounds maintenance, and ensure our public spaces are well-kept and safe. Your input will also help shape long-term plans and improvements, ensuring we continue to offer great outdoor spaces for the community.

We're looking for someone with experience in leading teams, project planning, risk management, and managing public spaces. You will be a Supervisor who leads by example, with a commitment to safe work practices and ongoing staff development. Qualifications and experience in parks, horticulture, or turf management is essential, along with the ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes through strong leadership and collaboration.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary circa $83,460 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience).

A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.

Location: This position will be based at our Tuncurry Depot located at Greygum Road Tuncurry.  You will also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 20 October 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Jock Fraser, Manager Park Operations, Open Space, and Cemeteries who is the hiring manager for this role. Jock can be reached on (02) 7955 7715 or jock.fraser@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.