Reference: 6932549

Full time position (76 hours per fortnight)
Nine-day fortnight option
Five weeks annual leave
Generous superannuation (up to 17%, conditions apply)
Free parking available onsite
Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks, flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness and wellness sessions)
Convenient location in Maddington (off Albany Highway, close to Tonkin and Roe highways and train station)
Annual salary: $96,723 per year plus super
About the City of Gosnells (City)

The City serves a diverse community of approximately 145,000 residents. The City is a large local government in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About this position

Join the team that keeps the City's urban forest thriving.

The Team Leader - Urban Forest will lead a skilled team in establishing and maintaining the City's urban forest and streetscapes areas, providing expert advice, while championing safety and delivering operational excellence.

In this position, the successful candidate will:

Operate and oversee the safe use of ride-on mowers and associated plant and equipment to maintain streetscapes, verges and landscaped areas
Maintain unkempt residential verges and other City-managed streetscape areas in line with service standards and priorities
Plan, coordinate and deliver maintenance activities in accordance with work schedules
Conduct pre-start inspections, maintain records and report on completed works
Support the development and performance of team members under the guidance of the Streetscapes Supervisor
Promote a safe work environment through hazard identification, risk management, compliance and preventative equipment checks
What we are looking for

To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:

Experience leading a horticultural or arboriculture maintenance team
Practical experience operating mowing equipment, including ride-on mowers, in a commercial, local government or contractor environment
Strong problem-solving skills in streetscape maintenance
Sound understanding of verge maintenance requirements and the ability to effectively manage and prioritise works across residential and streetscape areas
Ability to lead by example, empower and motivate teams
Essential requirements

Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, Arboriculture or equivalent.
Current MR driver's licence
White Card
Current National Police clearance (less than three months old). Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.
Desirable requirements:

Operator tickets for operating machinery such as Loader, Forklift and Chainsaw.
Basic Worksite Traffic Management.
Chemical Application and Spraying Certification, Prepare and Apply Chemicals AHCCHM303A.
In return we can offer you

A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions.
Opportunities to grow your skills and career.