Crew Leader Turf

$89,427.23 per annum base + Superannuation Permanent Full-time 36 Hour Week Fortnightly RDO Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities. The City of Brimbank is the second largest municipality in metropolitan Melbourne, located only 10 kilometres west of Melbourne. It is the gateway to Melbourne's western suburbs and the surrounding regions. With half its 196,000+ residents born overseas, and with more than 160 languages spoken, Brimbank is one of Australia's most multiculturally diverse municipalities. Brimbank comprises 25 suburbs and five key activity centres – Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Sydenham and Keilor – all thriving communities with a range of attractions and amenities from expansive community spaces to vibrant public art. Residents and visitors alike use Brimbank’s many playgrounds, parks, libraries, neighbourhood houses and community centres. Key attractions include the state‑of‑the‑art Bowery Theatre in St Albans and the world‑class Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, which offers a 24‑hour gym, waterslides, heated Olympic‑sized swimming pools and a six‑green‑star rating for its innovative, sustainable design. Brimbank is continuously growing, with many transformational infrastructure projects about to break ground. Key focus areas include working with State and Federal Governments to establish Melbourne Airport Rail; redeveloping Sunshine and Albion Stations; and realising the Sunshine Precinct Masterplan to transform the area into a CBD, providing jobs, housing, businesses, services and tourism for the many tens of thousands of people living, working and travelling through Brimbank. The municipality has a large asset base and offers a broad range of opportunities to innovate, plan and deliver services that better meet community needs. Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be We are currently seeking a full‑time permanent staff member to join our team based at our Operations Centre in Keilor Park. The role Reporting to the Turf & Irrigation Coordinator, we are seeking a highly motivated individual who can bring their skills and experience for: Lead and motivate the Turf and Irrigation team by providing clear direction and guidance in the field to deliver high‑quality outcomes with a strong focus on teamwork, productivity and efficiency. Oversee daily operations across all turf surfaces, including sports fields, reserves, and passive open spaces, ensuring best‑practice turf management. Plan, coordinate and deliver irrigation maintenance programs, including scheduling audits, valve testing and optimising irrigation cycles for water efficiency. Conduct fault‑finding and diagnostics on irrigation systems (e.g., solenoids, controllers, sprinklers) to ensure timely repairs and minimal downtime. Undertake repairs to all irrigation systems as required, liaising with irrigation maintenance contractors to achieve the best outcomes. Be responsible for monitoring all irrigation activities across designated sites, including maintenance and repairs; supervise and direct a small irrigation team in the field, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Monitor and report to the Coordinator on turf health, including compaction, thatch levels, wear patterns and nutrient deficiencies; initiate rectification and renovation programs as required. Implement and enforce safe work practices in accordance with OH&S legislation, SWMS, risk assessments and Council’s safety protocols. Promote continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, safety and service delivery, providing recommendations to the Turf and Irrigation Coordinator. Assist the Coordinator in managing external contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and the delivery of turf and irrigation maintenance services within contract terms. Monitor resource use (labour, equipment and materials) to ensure works are completed on time and within allocated budgets. Deliver a high standard of customer service to internal stakeholders, user groups and the general public, ensuring professional communication and positive engagement. Provide on‑the‑job training, mentoring and support to team members to build capability and promote a positive team culture. Ensure all turf and irrigation activities align with Council’s Best Value principles and contribute to environmental sustainability. To be considered you will have: At least 5 years of field irrigation experience. Ability to work in accordance with our values and behaviours. Demonstrated ability to implement and improve maintenance programs. Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and manage staff. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Current driver’s licence. OH&S knowledge, especially relevant to turf and irrigation maintenance tasks. Physical fitness. Benefits of working at Brimbank include: Rostered day off. 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE). 20 weeks paid parental leave (FTE). 8 weeks partner leave. Make a positive impact on your local community. To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council’s Employee Value Proposition. A Position Description for this role is attached. To apply, please include your resume and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in ‘becoming the best it can be’. Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore this opportunity. If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about the employment process, please contact People Culture and Wellbeing at . Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavours to promote child‑safe, child‑friendly practices. To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia. All applications should be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ link. Direct any queries regarding the role to: ******@brimbank.vic.gov.au If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about the employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on . 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