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Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs.Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people.We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.About the opportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and appropriately qualified Team Leader Urban Precincts to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.This fast-paced role is responsible for maintaining our formal gardens, waterbodies and catchments in councils high profile reserves.The preferred candidate will:Focus on the beautification of our premier greenspace areas, formal gardens, waterbodies and continuing improvement of the horticultural amenity of our public greenspaceAssist with the development and training of ApprenticesLead the Maintenance crews in the servicing and maintenance of our premier greenspace areas to ensure a high-level, quality horticultural service is performed and the landscape finish remains safe, attractive and inviting to use to our park visitors.If you''re interested in leading a small team to undertake the maintenance and landscape improvement works of our Urban Precinct areas, we would love to hear from you!Qualifications and experienceCertificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens or related areaSolid experience in the preparation and maintenance of formal lawns, gardens, wetlands and aquatic garden areasSolid experience in leading a teamChemical Application AQF4Class MR drivers licenceRTA approved traffic controllers accreditationWHS General Induction Certificate (White Card)Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulationsComputer literacy in Microsoft Office, the use of tablet devices and the ability to quickly learn corporate applicationsDemonstrated commitment to customer serviceExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsGood verbal and written communication skills.Experience in liaising with contractorsExperience in the control of noxious weedsChainsaw operation certificate of competenceSenior First Aid Certificate.Remuneration and benefitsThe salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Councils Enterprise Agreement.Entry level for this position starts at $1,451.97 per weekRostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnightEmployee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.Our commitment to safetyBlacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.Click here to view or download the position description.Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without ''logging out'' of the system.Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.Best of luck.Closing date: Friday 11 July 2025, 11.59 pmContact officer: Emily Hubble on 9839 5118Internal ref: BCC1657Personal Details * Required fieldTitle *First name *Last name *E-mail *Digits only or add + for international numbersStreet *Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb *Postcode or Zipcode *Country *State, Region or Province *LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsPlease select the option which best describes your qualifications in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, or a related area. *DiplomaDegreePlease select the option which best describes your years of relevant experience. *Less than 4 years4 - 6 years7 - 9 yearsOver 9 yearsPlease describe your experience in the preparation and maintenance of formal lawns, gardens, wetlands and aquatic garden areas. *Please describe your experience in leading a team. *Please explain how you establish and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders. *Do you hold a current Chemical Application AQF4 accreditation? *YesNoDo you hold a current RTA approved traffic controller accreditation? *YesNoDo you hold a current WHS General Induction Certificate (White Card)? *YesNoDo you hold a current class "MR" driver''s licence? *YesNoWhich of the following best describes your eligibility to work in Australia? *Australian or New Zealand ResidentTemporary Resident with permission to work in Australia (Visa)Working Holiday VisaOtherIf other, please explain further here:Do you currently or have previously worked for Blacktown City Council? *I have never worked for CouncilWhere did you see this position advertised? *Blacktown City Council websiteSEEKCareers at CouncilLinkedinLGAssistOtherAre you a current trainee or apprentice with Blacktown City Council? *YesNoEEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary. Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.Have you ever been a serving full-time member of the Australian Defence Force, or a reservist? *YesNoEEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary. Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?YesNoEEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary. Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.Are you Male, Female or Other?EEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary. Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.Is English the primary language spoken at home?YesNoEEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary. Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.Do you have a disability?Do you require any assistance or support to assist you in this recruitment process? 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