Senior Team Leader Parks

About the role

The City of Joondalup is seeking a highly motivated, well-organised person with substantial horticulture and leadership experience to lead and manage its Parks sub-unit team. The Senior Team Leader Parks implements and monitors daily work programs and schedules so that service delivery runs smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Parks sub-unit team.
• Implement and monitor daily work programs and schedules.
• Plan and deliver work schedules, meeting expected standards within the relevant timescales and budget.
• Supervise work groups and contractors and manage performance across a multidisciplinary landscape.

Required profile

• Minimum of four years' experience in horticulture, turf management and park operations.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in irrigation, arboriculture, sport turf management, horticulture, natural area management or a related discipline, or relevant experience.
• Leadership qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience.
• WA MR Class driver's licence and a Construction Safety Induction Card (white card).

What we offer

• Salary of $87,681 per annum ($1,686 per week), plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply).
• 9-day fortnight.
• Supported training to obtain the chainsaw certificate, chemical certificate, traffic management and control certificates, and a current First Aid certificate including CPR (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009).

To apply, submit a cover letter (no more than two pages) and a resume through the City's online recruitment portal, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11:55pm on Monday 23 November 2026.