Team Leader

• Permanent / Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $85,343 per annum (LGIA Stream B Level 6 + Site Allowance + Leading Hand Allowance 2) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role 

Are you an experienced horticultural or arboricultural professional ready to step into a leadership role? 

As Team Leader you will lead a dedicated team responsible for maintaining and enhancing parks, gardens, streetscapes and open spaces across the Rockhampton Region. 

Working closely with the Supervisor Parks & Streetscapes, you will coordinate daily operations, support project delivery, oversee safety and compliance, and ensure community spaces are maintained to a high standard. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines people management, operational planning and technical expertise to deliver outstanding outcomes for the community. 

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising teams in parks, gardens, arboriculture, landscaping or open space maintenance environments.
• Strong knowledge of horticultural and arboricultural maintenance practices, including plant health, irrigation systems, pest and weed management, and safe use of plant and equipment.
• Proven ability to plan work, manage resources and prioritise tasks while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service.
• Well-developed communication and leadership skills with a commitment to coaching staff, continuous improvement and fostering a positive safety culture.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs 

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
2. Your Current resume. 

Application Criteria

• Demonstrated experience supervising teams and coordinating horticultural, arboricultural or open space maintenance activities.
• Proven knowledge of safe work practices, plant and equipment operation, and maintenance within a parks or landscaping environment.
• Relevant Certificate III qualification in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping, Greenkeeping and/or demonstrated experience in a related field.  

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 26 October 2026 at Midnight (AEST)