Enjoy a supportive work environment Work in a role that offers variety and the chance to make a tangible impact on the community. Pakenham location Full time, starting $106,718 + super + monthly day off Together, Different Future  As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.   We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.  About the Opportunity Join our Operations team to lead and coordinate high-quality landscape projects and open space maintenance, ensuring exceptional outcomes in line with Council’s strategies and policies. This newly created role offers the chance to work on diverse projects that enhance community spaces and contribute to the overall wellbeing of our residents. You will make an impact by Coordinating the management and delivery of programmed works and capital projects. Providing leadership and support to Park and Turf Surveillance Officers and Park Maintenance Officers. Building and maintaining relationships across all business units for continuous improvement. Offering specialist and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders. Managing contracts for open space mowing and horticultural maintenance services. What you will bring Extensive experience in open space mowing, horticultural methods, and sports turf maintenance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, the public, and community groups. Proven project and contractor management experience. Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, and budgeting. A degree in Horticultural Science/Natural Resource Management or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team. A current Victorian Driver’s Licence. Why work with us  Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.  Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.  A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.  A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.  Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.  To apply   Please complete the online application form, including uploading your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.  Applications close, 6th July 2025For further information regarding the role please contact Yasmin Daud, Coordinator Open Space Presentation 5945 3685 or refer to the position description.  Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.  All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check. You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role Position Description AUD Pakenham 3810

Team Leader Parks and Gardens

Enjoy a supportive work environment
Work in a role that offers variety and the chance to make a tangible impact on the community.
Pakenham location
Full time, starting $106,718 + super + monthly day off

Together, Different Future 

As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.

  We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community. 

About the Opportunity

Join our Operations team to lead and coordinate high-quality landscape projects and open space maintenance, ensuring exceptional outcomes in line with Council’s strategies and policies. This newly created role offers the chance to work on diverse projects that enhance community spaces and contribute to the overall wellbeing of our residents.

You will make an impact by

Coordinating the management and delivery of programmed works and capital projects.
Providing leadership and support to Park and Turf Surveillance Officers and Park Maintenance Officers.
Building and maintaining relationships across all business units for continuous improvement.
Offering specialist and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Managing contracts for open space mowing and horticultural maintenance services.

What you will bring

Extensive experience in open space mowing, horticultural methods, and sports turf maintenance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, the public, and community groups.
Proven project and contractor management experience.
Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, and budgeting.
A degree in Horticultural Science/Natural Resource Management or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team.
A current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

Why work with us 

Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community. 
Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives. 
A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community. 
A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being. 
Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.

To apply 

 Please complete the online application form, including uploading your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role. 
Applications close, 6th July 2025
For further information regarding the role please contact Yasmin Daud, Coordinator Open Space Presentation 5945 3685 or refer to the position description.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624. 

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role

Position Description

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Team Leader Parks and Gardens

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