Team Leader Parks and Town Maintenance West (Numurkah)Become a Part of Moira Shire Council's Exciting Journey!
At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community.
Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria's top holiday spots.We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.Our role as a Council?
To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira**** Community Vision .
Why Work With Us?
Above Award pay ratesA strong, values based, positive organisational cultureSupportive and family-friendly workplace.Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From HomeAccess to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house ledership programSuperannuation information sessions with Vision SuperSalary packaging and novated leases availableAccess to wellness initiativesCorporate discounts at five gyms across our shireGenerous parental leaveUp to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.Cultural and ceremonial leave.Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.So much more....
.Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis.
Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.Moira Shire Council is an Equal Prospect Employer.Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesTeam Supervision & ManagementEnsure that team meetings are undertaken on a regular basis at the works depot.
Regularly attend team meetings at works depot.Complete regular site visits to discuss work practices with maintenance staff and to identify opportunities for improvement.Undertake staff performance appraisals, as directed.Lead a crew of Operations workers in the implementation of approved assets maintenance activities as directed.Advise on selection of contractors, supervise contractors, as directed to ensure compliance.
Provide progress reports.Participate in knowledge/skills developmental training, or OH&S; training as directed.Identify and report staff training needs.Assign staff, allocate resources and participate in and/or oversee work performance.Supervision and maintenance of the Numurkah depot.Parks and Town MaintenanceMaintenance of parks and gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscapes, civil infrastructure and roadsides where applicable.Develop and review processes for receiving,



recording and resolving customer maintenance requests and for the completion of other unplanned maintenance tasks on roads, parks and gardens assets.
Processes are to be developed and reviewed in consultation with the customer service team.Ensure that all maintenance activities (planned and unplanned) are recorded, and processes are developed in consultation with the Assets team for entering maintenance data into the Conquest asset management system.Ensure that adequate and appropriate supplies of tools and consumables are held so as to maximize output.Ensure that all maintenance work undertaken complies with Council's specified standards, ensuring the highest standard(s) possible within budgetary limitations.Ensure that daily routine maintenance on assigned plant and equipment is carried out;Record and report any faults.General DutiesThe maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter which may affect Council's ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.Participate in afterhours call out phone and standby duty roster.Ensure that all assigned plant and equipment is returned to a depot, or otherwise securely stored at end of shift.Report daily, any observed damage to Council assets.Undertake minor repairs to assigned plant and equipment.Accurately record daily work activities for reporting to Coordinator WorksKey ResponsibilitiesTeam Supervision & ManagementEnsure that team meetings are undertaken on a regular basis at the works depot.
Regularly attend team meetings at works depot.Complete regular site visits to discuss work practices with maintenance staff and to identify opportunities for improvement.Undertake staff performance appraisals, as directed.Lead a crew of Operations workers in the implementation of approved assets maintenance activities as directed.Advise on selection of contractors, supervise contractors, as directed to ensure compliance.
Provide progress reports.Participate in knowledge/skills developmental training, or OH&S; training as directed.Identify and report staff training needs.Assign staff, allocate resources and participate in and/or oversee work performance.Supervision and maintenance of the Numurkah depot.Parks and Town MaintenanceMaintenance of parks and gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscapes, civil infrastructure and roadsides where applicable.Develop and review processes for receiving, recording and resolving customer maintenance requests and for the completion of other unplanned maintenance tasks on roads, parks and gardens assets.




Processes are to be developed and reviewed in consultation with the customer service team.Ensure that all maintenance activities (planned and unplanned) are recorded, and processes are developed in consultation with the Assets team for entering maintenance data into the Conquest asset management system.Ensure that adequate and appropriate supplies of tools and consumables are held so as to maximize output.Ensure that all maintenance work undertaken complies with Council's specified standards, ensuring the highest standard(s) possible within budgetary limitations.Ensure that daily routine maintenance on assigned plant and equipment is carried out;Record and report any faults.General DutiesThe maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter which may affect Council's ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.Participate in afterhours call out phone and standby duty roster.Ensure that all assigned plant and equipment is returned to a depot, or otherwise securely stored at end of shift.Report daily, any observed damage to Council assets.Undertake minor repairs to assigned plant and equipment.Accurately record daily work activities for reporting to Coordinator WorksFor more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)This role comes with a commuter use vehicle.Desired Skills and ExperienceTo Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:Tertiary qualification in Horticulture at certificate IV or aboveQualifications and/or demonstrable experience in staff management and supervisionSubstantial experience in Horticulture and civil works maintenance or similar fieldFamiliarity with budgeting techniquesIn depth knowledge of OHS regulations and how to apply them to the workplaceAbility to deal effectively and diplomatically with complaints and enquiries.Keyboard and computer skillsEssential qualifications and experienceMinimum Cert IV in HorticultureCar LicenceDemonstrable experience in staff management and supervisionSubstantial experience in Horticulture maintenance or similar fieldBasic Microsoft Office Computer Training.Desirable qualifications and experienceExperience in civil construction and maintenanceFirst Aid/CPRTraffic ManagementTraffic ControlManage WHS Hazards Associated with PlantChemical HandlersSpottersConstruction Induction CardChainsaw, Pole saw & Tree FellingLoad and Unload Goods/CargoIt is suggested you put this in a separate document.
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📌 Team Leader Parks And Town Maintenance West (Numurkah) (Shepparton)
🏢 Moira Shire Council
📍 Shepparton