Leading Hand Parks and Town Maintenance

Leading Hand Parks and Town Maintenance (6 months) 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 is to serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision. Why Work With Us? The primary purpose to truly make a difference locally. A strong, values‑based organisational culture. Supportive and family‑friendly workplace. Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Work from home available after first 6 months for selected roles. In‑house leadership development programme. Access to extensive training and education opportunities. Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super. Salary packaging and novated leases. Wellness initiatives like annual flu shots and skin checks. Corporate gym discounts. Benefits and discounts for certain businesses and insurances. Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers on top of government paid leave). Up to two days paid volunteer leave for community service within our shire after first 12 months of service. Cultural and ceremonial leave. Opportunities for purchased leave. And 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 Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements. 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 Description Role required from 12 January 2026 to 3 July 2026. Commuter use vehicle available with role. Key Responsibilities Assist the Team Leader in the timely completion of programmes and works associated with maintenance and construction duties. Record and report daily/weekly work activities to the Manager Operations. Maintain parks, gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscapes and roadsides. Construct and maintain grassed areas, mowing in streets and parks, and slashing of roadsides. Construct and maintain garden beds, landscape features and irrigation systems. Carry out road maintenance and construction duties as required. Conduct on‑road and off‑road inspections. Repair or replace Council’s footpaths, kerbs and channels. Clean public conveniences. Ensure all works comply with relevant OH&S guidelines, including installation of warning signs, safety lights, barricades and completion of risk assessments and JSA’s. Operate Council’s plant and equipment safely and return them to the depot or secure storage at shift end. Carry out minor repairs to assigned plant and equipment. General Duties Participate in Council’s after‑hours emergency call‑out phone and duty roster and public convenience cleaning roster. Maintain strict confidentiality on matters that may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors. Staff Supervision In the absence of the Team Leader, oversee staff and work programmes, acting as Team Leader during periods of leave. Assign staff, allocate resources and oversee work performance of the allocated maintenance team. Prepare and present attendance records, timesheets and other related matters accurately and timely. Participate in knowledge/skills developmental training or OH&S training as directed. Identify and report staff training needs; ensure compliance with apprenticeship training requirements. Supervise contractors, staff and apprentices as assigned. For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if the hyperlink is not working, click “Apply” to view it). Desired Skills and Experience When applying, include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria: Experience with supervising staff, including apprentices. High understanding of OHS requirements and safe working practices. Ability to undertake general repairs and maintenance to plant and equipment. Essential Qualifications and Experience A relevant formal qualification in Horticulture at Certificate IV level or above. Basic Microsoft Office computer training. Relevant experience in Parks & Gardens maintenance. Desirable Qualifications and Experience First Aid/CPR. Traffic Control. Chemical handling. Spotters. Construction induction card. Chainsaw, pole saw and tree felling skills. Load and unload goods/cargo. Fire ground training. Traffic management. Confined spaces. Managing WHS hazards associated with plant. Be careful – don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr