Permanent Temporary Opportunities Available | 9-Day Fortnight Love working outdoors, leading teams and creating spaces the community can enjoy?
Sutherland Shire Council is seeking experienced Team Leaders to join our Parks Natural Areas team.
Whether you're passionate about Australian native plants or enjoy the variety of working across multiple sites, we have two exciting opportunities available.
Permanent Full-Time | Team Leader Parks Operations - Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve A unique prospect for a horticultural professional with a passion for Australian native plants.
Based primarily at the renowned Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve, you'll lead the care and presentation of one of Sydney's few gardens dedicated entirely to Australian native flora.
Featuring themed gardens, remnant bushland and an extensive native plant collection, this role offers the rare opportunity to work from a single location while helping maintain one of the Shire's most treasured horticultural assets.
Temporary Full-Time (up to 12 months) | Parks Operations Crew Enjoy variety, teamwork and working outdoors.
Lead a field-based crew delivering parks and open space maintenance across the Shire.
No two days are the same as you help maintain the parks, reserves and community spaces that residents enjoy every day.
What's in it for You?
Permanent and temporary opportunities available 9-day fortnight 4 weeks annual leave Long Service Leave after 5 years Study assistance and ongoing training opportunities Career progression opportunities within Council Supportive team culture focused on safety and wellbeing About You You'll have: Certificate III in Horticulture (or equivalent) MR Driver Licence, or willingness to obtain within six months AQF3/ChemCert (or equivalent)



White Card Experience leading or supervising teams in horticulture, landscaping or parks maintenance Strong planning, communication and customer service skills A commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering high-quality outcomes Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you're looking for a leadership role where you can make a visible impact on the parks, gardens and open spaces that make the Sutherland Shire a great place to live, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
Get your application in by *****pm: Tuesday 1st September **** Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
Package: $81,866 - $86,777 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
Hours of work: Temporary Permanent Full Time roles are available- working 38 hours per week, 9-day fortnight.
To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check.




Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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Apply Now About Sutherland Shire Council Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney.
Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks.
All just 26 km from the CBD.
As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.
Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering for our community.
It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters.
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