Supervisor Turf Maintenance and Mowing (Warragul)

Band 5, full-time, fixed term role for 15 months. $77,684
- $89,425 plus 12% Super
- Lead an authentic and proactive maintenance team on a 9-day fortnight roster.
- Work within a high performing maintenance operation committed to working safely and effectively

**About Baw Baw Shire Council**

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in chance. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

**About the Role**

This position will lead the Sport Field team in delivering the high-quality maintenance of sporting fields across the Shire. The Supervisor, along with current Leading Hand, is responsible for the development, programming, and delivery of all aspects of turf maintenance. The position will also involve some Contractor relationship building and delivery of specialist services. With this role the Supervisor must support and assist the growth of the Open Space Maintenance team’s agreed behaviour values and the Cultural Commitments of Baw Baw Shire.
- Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Sports Turf Management) or equivalent with substantial experience, essential.
- Diploma Horticulture (Sports Turf Management) or equivalent desirable, but not essential.
- Current Victorian Driver Licence.
- Vehicle experience
- Turf Tractor operation
- Medium rigid truck licence desirable, but not essential.
- Current Agriculture Chemical User Permit (ACUP) or equivalent.
- White Card

**Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire**
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.

**Further Information and How To Apply**
- Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pueam