City of Perth

Team Leader Parks

Salary: $90,028 per annum, plus super
Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Osborne Park, WA

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Great Work-Life Balance: Enjoy family-friendly hours that respect your time.
• Top-Notch Facilities: Work in a clean, organised workshop.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities.

About Us:

The City of Perth, the vibrant capital of Western Australia, is on a mission to drive the community’s aspirations forward. We’re seeking the best and brightest to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Join us as a Team Leader for Parks!

Lead a dedicated team managing the City's parks, landscapes, street trees, and public spaces. We're seeking an experienced, dynamic leader to help shape the future of our green spaces. Reporting to the Area Supervisor, you'll play a key role in maintaining our parks, reserves, malls, streetscapes, and car parks to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, mentor and support a high-performing team culture by clearly communicating roles, expectations, and performance standards.
• Promote safe work practices; ensuring all tools and machinery are safe and resolving equipment issues.
• Allocate staff and resources to meet operational targets and deadlines and coordinate daily use and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Monitor progress and provide daily reporting on achievements and issues.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high standards, especially in priority areas.

Who We’re Looking For:

A leader with strong horticultural knowledge, including turf management and irrigation. You will provide expert advice to staff, contractors, and the public while leading daily operations with confidence.

You will have a solid understanding of Work Health and Safety practices, including traffic management, and be skilled in identifying and managing risks, planning work schedules, and meeting deadlines.

How to Apply:

Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page. Once there, you can access the full application pack and submit your application, including your current resume and a brief cover letter.

Application Deadline:

Applications will no longer be accepted after 5:00PM, Wednesday 2 July 2025

Diversity & Inclusion:

We’re building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

Note: Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

Ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and supportive environment? Apply today and become a vital part of the City of Perth’s future!