Why this role matters

The Supervisor Parks and Gardens, based in Donnybrook, is one of the key supervisory positions within the Shire. You'll be responsible for providing effective and proactive leadership of the Parks and Gardens service area and staff. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient maintenance and enhancement requirements of our public parks, reserves and verge areas, and other essential services that support our community, is achieved in a safe and efficient manner.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package. As a valued member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional development. These include ongoing professional development opportunities, option of a 9-day fortnight, access to health and wellbeing initiatives, superannuation co-contribution, and a supportive workplace culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

What you’ll be doing:

• Direct and supervise a team of parks and gardens staff in the undertaking of works.

• Provide training and mentorship to enhance the skills and knowledge of the staff you are responsible for.

• Ensure staff adhere to safety procedures and quality standards, including the proper use and maintenance of equipment, tools, and machinery.

• Ensure that any new staff are appropriately inducted and assessed as competent through the Shire’s onboarding processes.

• Oversee the maintenance requirements of the Shire’s parks, gardens, playing fields, reserves, and verges.

• Manage various horticultural tasks, such as tree pruning within Shire townsites.

• Coordinate and supervise specialized maintenance tasks of the Shire, including reticulation, playing surface renovations and cemetery internments. 

• Assist in the development of operational plans and levels of service for the Parks and Gardens service area.

• Investigate and report on infrastructure issues and coordinate repairs, including auditing requirements of playground equipment.

• Liaise with internal departments, external authorities, and the public.

• Complete administrative duties, including timesheets, purchase orders, and safety reports. 

What we're looking for

• Trade Certificate in Horticulture (or associated field) and/or extensive experience in amenity horticulture.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Parks and Gardens maintenance tasks and techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff, plus plan and schedule daily/weekly/monthly and yearly work tasks.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.

• Sound verbal and written communications, customer service, and computer skills.

• Current ‘MR’ class unrestricted driver’s license.

• Additional qualifications, licenses, or certificates relevant to the role. 

• Previous Local Government experience in a similar role.

You will need to have a current Police Check, valid within 3 months and must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

To Apply

A full position description can be found on our website (see above). Please direct any enquiries to, employment@donnybrook.wa.gov.au - we look forward to hearing from you.

Please ensure you have reviewed the position description and addressed the selection criteria in your application.

APPLY ON SEEK!

About us:

The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup is situated in the South-West of Western Australia, 206 km south of Perth and 36 km south-east of Bunbury. Surrounded by stunning forests, winding rivers, rolling hills, vineyards and lush orchards, Donnybrook-Balingup is a great place for residents and visitors alike.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Shire reserves the right to revoke this position vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable applicant be identified earlier.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.