Team Leader Natural Areas

We are looking for a self-motivated and experienced individual to lead a team in providing efficient and effective general bushland maintenance and rehabilitation tasks in the City’s bushland, estuary, coastal and wetland areas.

Key responsibilities (not limited to):

• Developing and maintaining a regular maintenance schedule
• Guiding the work of a small team in bushland maintenance tasks including:
• native species identification and pruning
• tree planting, guarding and monitoring
• assessment monitoring and mapping activities within reserves
• integrated weed control and identification
• fence installation and repairs
• general bushland, coastal, wetland rehabilitation and maintenance
• Providing on the job training to team members and trainees
• Maintaining required quality standards
• Providing leadership to ensure safety standards are maintained
• Ensuring the proper operation and security of materials, plant and equipment

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management/Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management and/or Diploma in Conservation and Land Management
• Current unrestricted C class national driver’s licence
• Current White Card
• Current Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller Certificate
• Previous experience supervising employees and conducting practical staff training
• Previous experience in a bushland conservation environment including weed control and the safe handling and application of weed spray chemicals
• Experience in general bushland rehabilitation construction and maintenance activities
• Competent in the use of tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices

Closing date: Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.