Senior Team Leader - Parks

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

2x Senior Team Leader Parks (North & South)

• Salary: $85,127 per annum ($1,637 per week)
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• 9-day fortnight
• Ref No: 26-022

We are seeking two suitably qualified, highly motivated, and well-organised individuals with substantial experience in horticulture and leadership. The Senior Team Leader Parks is responsible for leading and managing the Parks sub-unit team, implementing and monitoring daily work programs and schedules to ensure service delivery. 

To be successful for this position you will have a minimum of four years’ experience in horticulture turf management and park operations and hold the following mandatory tickets and qualifications:

• WA MR Class Driver's Licence.
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White card).
• Chainsaw Certificate (or to obtain within first three months of appointment to position).
• Chemical Certificate (Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCCHM307, Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM304 and Control weeds AHCPMG301) (or to obtain within first three months of appointment to position).
• Basic Traffic Management and Traffic Control Certificates (or to obtain within first three months of appointment to position).
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009) (or to obtain within first three months of appointment to position).

If you would like more information about the qualifications and tickets that you will have the opportunity to acquire as part of being the successful candidate for this role, we encourage you to review the Position Description below.

Please submit a cover letter and resume addressing the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Irrigation, Arboriculture, Sport Turf Management, Horticulture, Natural Area Management or related discipline, or relevant experience.
• Relevant leadership qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in park operations and maintenance.
• Supervising work groups/contractors and managing performance within a multidisciplinary landscape.
• Highly effective time management and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Planning and delivering work schedules, ensuring expected standards are met within relevant timescales and budget. 

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Callan Mackay, Supervisor Parks North on 9400 4116. 

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer 

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.