Supervisor Parks and Reserves
Job No:
6360726
Location:
Kingston
Position: Supervisor Parks and Reserves
Position Number: 000636
Employment Status: Ongoing-full time
Department: Works Department
Salary range: $83,429 - $90,029 + 12.5% superannuation
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Parks & Reserves Team Supervisor to support the works department and the maintenance and improvement of Council's parks, reserves, playgrounds, tracks, trails, trees, and associated infrastructure.
Reporting to the Parks and Reserves Coordinator, you will supervise staff and contractors, coordinate maintenance and construction programs, ensure high-quality service delivery, manage worksite safety, and foster a positive team culture. You will also contribute to planning, budgeting, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
- Experience leading teams in parks, landscaping or a similar operational environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate people and resources.
- Sound knowledge of maintenance and construction practices relating to public open spaces.
- A demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety and the promotion of safe work practices.
- Proven ability to coordinate projects, contractors, and operational programs to deliver quality outcomes.
Kingborough Council offers some great benefits, including:
- A range of paid leave entitlements and ability to ‘purchase’ additional leave.
- Discounted membership at the Kingborough Fitness Centre.
- An Employee Assistance Program.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts.
How to apply:
- Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Position Description and the Key Selection Criteria.
- Ensure you have copies of the following to submit with your application:
- a short covering letter to introduce yourself and outline the reasons you are applying for the position, and
- a current resume that includes relevant information such as details of your work history, qualifications and any other training or development programs.
- You must address the selection criteria in the online application form.
- Applications must be submitted by using the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your completed application.
Further details: For more information, please contact, Marc Gregory on 03 6211 8200.
The position will close on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people. Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
