Group Leader – Active Turf

Group Leader - Active Turf - Irrigation12 Month Full Time ContractThe City of Port Adelaide Enfield is one of the largest metropolitan Councils in South Australia, providing services for and working with a growing population of over 120,000 residents and over 8000 businesses.We currently have an ongoing, exciting and engaging position available for a motivated individual with a passion for Parks & Gardens. This is a significant opportunity to help shape the City's open space and recreational facilities through the programming and delivery of horticultural maintenance services.Your prime responsibility will be to oversee the delivery of maintenance programs for three golf courses and support the Team Leader of Active Reserves and Passive Reserves in ensuring the active recreation reserves meet service standards. You will be responsible for an annual water budget of over $3 million with a small dedicated team and numerous contractors to support you. You will provide leadership and direction to ensure that the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s open space and recreational facilities are suitably presented for the enjoyment of our community.The successful applicant will have substantial experience and qualifications in horticultural maintenance. Your key responsibilities will include:Enhance the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s Open Space and recreational facilitiesOverseeing the irrigation maintenance of 300+ Active/Passive Turf Reserves.Provide leadership and direction to staff and contractorsEffective expenditure of the budget The successful applicant will possess:AQF Cert 4 qualification in Horticultural and Frontline Management preferred.Minimum 5 years of significant work experience in a similar fieldHigh level of working knowledge required of a technical and professional nature from qualifications or extensive work experience.Demonstrated experience in staff and contract managementExtensive experience in managing budgetsWorking with Excel & WordReading PlansUnderstanding of IPOSMore information can be found on the Position Description located below.This is a Group Leader Grade 1 position which has a current salary of $76,909.99 (plus super)Any enquiries can be directed to Troy Moffatt, Team Leader Active Turf on 8405 6646Here at the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, we provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development. We are committed to supporting a constructive culture, we are passionate about what we do, and we have fun along the way!To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and attach your cover letter and resume.Applications close 6:00pm on Monday 19 July 2021The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we welcome employees with a mix of background, characteristics, experiences, professional skills and perspectivesPosition Description- Group Leader - Active Turf AUD Port Adelaide 5015