Lead Gardener
Core
Supervise horticultural staff and lead maintenance, improvement, and restoration of council parks, reserves, and designated areas.
Role type
Lead Gardener (Supervisory IC)
Builds
Maintained and enhanced public park landscapes and green spaces
Domain
Local government / Municipal parks and open spaces
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Horticultural industry practices, safe operation of horticultural plant and equipment, team supervision, work planning and prioritization, record keeping, risk assessment, machinery operation
Preferred skills
Customer needs identification, independent and team collaboration, innovative service improvement
Technologies
Microsoft software
Responsibilities
Lead and implement works for high profile landscapes, supervise apprentices and labourers, operate horticultural equipment, conduct pre-site risk assessments, assist in safe operation of plant and equipment, gather data for performance indicators, participate in plant selection meetings
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with supervisory duties