Job Description
Position Description
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Yirramagardu Crew Supervisor
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Position Details
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Position Title: Yirramagardu Crew Supervisor (Y-Crew Supervisor)
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Department/Program:
Yirramagardu Crew
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Location: Roebourne and surrounding areas
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Reports To: Service Delivery Manager
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Employment Type: As per employment contract
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Position Purpose
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The Yirramagardu Crew Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination and support of the Yirramagardu Crew.
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The role is hands‐on and involves working alongside crew members to deliver gardening, grounds maintenance and general community maintenance services safely and to a high standard.
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A key part of the position is providing practical leadership, mentoring and support to crew members to develop their workplace skills, confidence, reliability and readiness for ongoing employment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Crew Supervision & Leadership
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Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Y-Crew members.
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Allocate daily tasks and provide clear instructions to crew members.
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Work alongside the crew and provide practical, hands‐on guidance.
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Monitor attendance, punctuality, performance and workplace behaviour.
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Encourage positive work habits, teamwork and accountability.
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Provide mentoring and support to crew members developing workplace skills.
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Escalate attendance, conduct, performance or welfare concerns to management/HR where required.
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Gardening & Grounds Maintenance
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Coordinate and undertake general gardening and grounds maintenance activities.
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Mowing, edging, pruning, weeding and general garden maintenance.
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Maintain gardens, lawns and outdoor community areas.
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Undertake basic landscaping and clean‐up activities.
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Safely operate gardening equipment, machinery and hand tools.
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Ensure equipment is maintained, stored correctly and reported if damaged or unsafe.
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Ensure work is completed efficiently and to the required standard.
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Daily Operations
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Plan and coordinate daily work activities and priorities.
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Ensure the crew has the equipment, tools and materials required for scheduled work.
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Monitor the quality and completion of work.
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Communicate operational issues or additional work requirements to management.
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Maintain basic records relating to attendance, completed work and operational requirements.
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Support transport and movement of crew members, equipment and materials where required.
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Safety & Compliance
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Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
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Ensure crew members follow WHS requirements, safe work procedures and instructions.
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Conduct or participate in pre‐starts and toolbox meetings as required.
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Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and equipment is used safely.
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Identify and report hazards, incidents, injuries and near misses.
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Ensure crew members only undertake work they are trained and competent to perform.
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Community & Employee Development
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Build respectful and positive relationships with crew members and community stakeholders.
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Support crew members to develop practical employment skills and confidence.
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Provide a culturally respectful and supportive working workplace.
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Encourage crew members to develop independence, responsibility and positive workplace behaviours.
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Support pathways into further training and sustainable employment where appropriate.
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Essential Requirements
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Previous experience supervising or leading a small operational team.
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Practical experience in gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance or a similar hands‐on environment.
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Demonstrated ability to lead,



mentor and motivate employees with different levels of workplace experience.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to provide clear instructions and manage day‐to‐day work priorities.
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Commitment to workplace health and safety.
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Ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal employees, community members and stakeholders.
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Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
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Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the position.
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Ability to obtain required pre‐employment and workplace clearances.
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Desirable
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Previous experience working within Aboriginal communities or community-based employment programs.
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Experience mentoring employees who may face barriers to employment.
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Relevant horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance qualifications.
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Previous supervisory experience within gardening, facilities maintenance or similar services.
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First Aid certification.
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Relevant machinery, equipment or plant competencies.
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Key Capabilities
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The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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Strong practical leadership.
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Patience and the ability to mentor others.
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Reliability and accountability.
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Good organisation and time management.
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Respectful and culturally appropriate communication.
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Ability to address issues calmly and fairly.
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A willingness to work alongside the crew rather than supervise solely from an office.
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Commitment to helping crew members develop sustainable workplace skills and positive employment outcomes.
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Position Expectations
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The Y‐Crew Supervisor is expected to lead by example and maintain appropriate standards of attendance, safety, behaviour and work quality.
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The position requires a balance between achieving operational outcomes and supporting the development of crew members. The Supervisor should provide appropriate guidance and support while maintaining clear workplace expectations and accountability.
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📌 Y Crew Supervisor (City of Karratha)
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📍 City of Karratha