Our Trees and Irrigation Business Unit is responsible for the development, enhancement and maintenance of trees and streetscapes, recreational reserves and sporting grounds. We do this through programmed and reactive work that involves street tree pruning, removal and replacement planting, root pruning, root barrier installations, constructing quality irrigation systems and maintenance to irrigated turf and developing and maintaining attractive landscapes.With experience in irrigation maintenance, the Field Leader - Irrigation will provide active on-site leadership and direction to our team delivering irrigation maintenance activities. As a Field Leader, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the objectives of safety leadership, operational excellence, customer experience and people experience.About UsThe City of Charles Sturt is home to 105 diverse cultures and each of them creates a vibrant and dynamic community unlike any other in South Australia. We champion unity in diversity and aim to be an employer for all people. We are committed to representing our community within our workforce, shaping a collective future together.The City of Charles Sturt is a place where everyone belongs, and our community and organisation means the world to us. When we say, "Means the World", we are recognising how important our place is for all.About youApplications are welcome from those with:A strong safety focus to ensure their own safety and that of others in the workplace;Experience in leading others and positively contributing to a team environment;Certificate 3 in Horticulture, Irrigation or demonstrated equivalent experience;Car licence, white card accredited and WZTM ticket.The successful candidate will be a team player who has a strong customer service focus and is comfortable leading others.The detailThe position is offered on a full-time permanent basis and is classified at the ME8 level, with an annual starting salary of $77,973 per annum plus superannuation.Our employees also enjoy:Employment security with guaranteed salary increases as part of our Enterprise AgreementIncome protection9 day fortnight during the non-watering seasonAnnual leave loadingTraining and professional developmentUniformFor further information about the vacancy, please view the attached position description and enquiries may be directed to Simon Brook, Acting Coordinator Trees and Irrigation via 0437 423 758.Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by 9am Monday 23 September 2024.Position Description - Field Leader - Irrigation AUDBeverley5009
