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:

• A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;

• 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.

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