Team Leader Conservation

DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN CONSERVATION & LAND MANAGEMENT, WITH EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS? About the position The Team Leader Conservation position will primarily exercise discretion in relation to the selection and organisation of appropriate work processes and resources for the maintenance of bushland parks. They will supervise and work with a team of Rangers to deliver all maintenance tasks, natural resource management, recreation management, and visitor management (including campgrounds) associated with the day to day running of Councils bushland park estate. They may also be called upon to assist with other operations. This position will be required to work across other operational areas within the Branch. This position will work under remote supervision. The base wage rate for this position is $1,381.83 gross per 38 hour week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation. This is a Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton. Work a 9 day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off. Development, leadership and management training opportunities. Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation. Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance. Active social club - TRC Employees Association. Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership. Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks. Employee Assistance Program - free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems. How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description. Demonstrated ability to understand directions and to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to operate computer-based applications relevant to work performed. Demonstrated knowledge and skills relevant to the performance of maintenance duties related to the management of bushland parks, including the management of recreational facilities, park visitors, pests and fire, including the ability to operate a range of small plant equipment. Unrestricted physical and philosophical ability to undertake the work required to deliver outcomes and to perform intensive labouring duties on a daily basis, the administration of agricultural chemicals, and possible destruction of pest animals. Understanding of and commitment to Councils Organisational Value and Behaviour of Accountability. About Council The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australias second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasnt come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia. Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career. Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr