Team Leader Environmental Operative
WHY US:
Your chance to be part of the teamthat creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managingour habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future.Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environmentin a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.
JOB DETAILS
1 X Permanent Full-Time 36 hours, 4 days/week $83,116.54 to $91,070.61 + super
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for Team Leader to supervise theEnvironmental Operations operatives team to carry out works in natural areasrelating to the reactive and ongoing maintenance of various vegetationcommunities, water ways, water urban sensitive design, fire mitigation andBiosecurity and ensure cost effective and quality works in accordance withindustry best practice.
You will work closely with the Coordinator, Projectofficers and Contractors, you will support the delivery of a diverse range ofactivities including weed management, revegetation, waterway and rain gardenmaintenance, fire mitigation, biosecurity, pollution response and other naturalarea maintenance works.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced andmotivated team leader who enjoys working outdoors, leading and supporting apractical team, and contributing to positive environmental outcomes for theLiverpool community.
ABOUT YOU
Thesuccessful applicant will have:
- Conservation & Ecosystem Management Certificate III or equivalent
- Class MR (Medium Rigid) Drivers Licence
- Accreditation and experience in chemical application, handling and storage, equivalent to AQF Level 3
- Experience in bush regeneration
- Moderate years of demonstrated experience in supervising, leading and motivating a team as well as supervising volunteers and community groups
- Experience in coordinating ecological restoration programs and site monitoring
- Experience in the use of computers including programs Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience in keeping accurate records
- Ability to work as a member of a team and independently
- Experience in native plant identification in particular plants of vegetation communities occurring Western Sydney
- Experience in identifying weed species and their treatment by industry standard techniques
- Fire mitigation experience
- Water Urban Sensitive Design maintenance (willing to learn)
BENEFITSOF WORKING AT LCC
- Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
- Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
- Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD and
- Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
Liverpool CityCouncil is committed to providing aworking environment that supports allemployeesto reach their full potential.
To be eligibleto apply for permanent positions atLiverpool City Council, you need to bean AustralianCitizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcomecandidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion inourworkplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people,peoplewith disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to joinCouncil.
All successful candidates will berequired to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment processand may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check
CLOSING 8PM 5th November
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact SamataBilla, Talent Acquisition Partner atbillas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
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