Inner West Council

Team Leader – Landscape Services

About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great valuegym membership from $18.65/weekgiving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

As the Team Leader Landscape Services, you will lead a small, hands-on team delivering the maintenance and enhancement of council streetscapes across the Inner West. You’ll coordinate daily operations to ensure gardens, verges and public spaces are maintained to a high standard and meet community expectations.

Reporting to the Coordinator Landscape Services, you’ll plan and oversee work activities, allocate resources, and ensure your team meets performance targets safely and efficiently. You’ll coach and develop staff, resolve issues on the ground, and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

This is a practical leadership role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, leading teams, and making a visible impact on the presentation and liveability of public spaces.

Please read thePosition Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$73,696.48 - $80,330.12 + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Relevant horticultural qualification OR equivalent industry experience in streetscape operations.
• Ability to learn to use field devices (eg. tablets) for managing daily team work plans.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to comprehend maps, street signage & work schedules and complete daily report forms.
• Understanding and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times.
• NSW Class C Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.
• Suitable level of fitness to perform the inherent duties of the position.

Enquiries

Rachael McKnoulty, Coordinator Landscape Services on 02 9392 5224

Closing Date

Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit theDepartment of Home Affairswebsite.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, pleaseClick here for more information on reasonable adjustments