The details:

This dynamic position offers an exciting opportunity to manage and lead a small work crew in maintaining diverse natural environments, working across critical ecological zones including foreshore areas, riparian landscapes, urban interface regions and select rainforest zones. 

As a Crew Leader, you will coordinate environmental maintenance activities with team members and execute comprehensive natural area conservation tasks such as environmental weed management, conservation restoration works, recreational fire and trail network maintenance, prescribed ecological burning and soft landscaping interventions. 

The role demands proficiency in manual handling and general labour tasks, 4WD operation, chemical application and vegetation control as well as operating specialised environmental maintenance equipment such as utility terrain vehicles (UTV's).  

You will also be responsible for resource allocation and material management, developing and monitoring maintenance schedules, maintaining detailed operational records, identifying ecological and environmental challenges and collaborating with technical staff across departmental and agency networks. 

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Please note - we are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

About you

Ideally you will have demonstrated a strong background in maintaining and working within natural areas environments, along with some experience leading people. 

Your application will demonstrate a solid track record in roles involving manual tasks, with a high priority on safety. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to perform basic administrative and technology related tasks using Council software. Safety is a key priority for our organisation, and we seek candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical capability to safely perform the manual tasks but also a genuine desire to foster a positive safety culture. 

In addition to the above skills and experience, you will need to hold a current truck licence (MR/medium rigid class or above), a Construction Induction card and an ACDC Herbicide Application Certificate (or be willing to obtain it within six months). A Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management or qualification in a related field is highly desirable, and you must either hold or be willing to obtain this qualification to progress through the Crew Leader framework. 

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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