Team Leader - Arborist

• Permanent Full Time
• 38 hours per week
• Salary: $ 76,942.68 - $ 88,484.10 plus 11.5% Superannuation

About Us

Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Waverley is one of the leading local government areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches including the world-famous Bondi Beach and encompassing part of Sydney's global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career.

Benefits of Working at Waverley

• 9-day fortnight
• Uniforms & PPE Supplied
• Professional development opportunities
• Staff social club, weekly yoga, and other fun staff activities
• Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Flexible working conditions, family friendly policies and other great employee benefits

The Role

 The purpose of this role is to provide day-to-day leadership to a team of trade and operational staff to deliver a program of scheduled and reactive works in line with the Open Spaces & Recreational Operations department and other function across Council.

• Providing strategic direction and hands-on supervision to a team of trainees and apprentices to ensure efficient performance of the team
• Managing compliance onsite and conducting risk assessments, reporting of safety issues, hazards and risks
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest industry standards
• Accurately recording all relevant information and review of timesheets
•  A high level of customer service and escalating customer complaints where required.

About You

• Relevant Trade Certificate
• Demonstrated skills and experience in leading and mentoring a team.
• Must be physically fit and able to apply manual handling techniques.
• High level interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with staff and members of the public.
• HR Licence or willing to obtain during probation period.
• Competent in using computer applications including Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Current WHS General Construction Induction (white) card, or willing to obtain on commencement of employment