Team Leader Natural Assets

• Permanent Full-Time position, (38 Hours / Week) 
• Salary Band 6 from $96,200 + Superannuation + ADO option 
• Access to a commuter use vehicle in accordance with our fleet policy 
• Based in Notting Hill 
• Applications close Sunday 8th June

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne. 

The Horticultural Services department creates, enhances and presents our great green spaces and places, that our community are proud of. This includes a broad range of significant bushland, wetlands and waterways rich in biodiversity which enable our community to connect with nature, whilst prioritising the natural environment and livability for our future community. 

About the Position 

We are seeking an inspiring leader to oversee and mentor a dynamic team delivering best practice environmental management of Council’s natural assets.  

Focusing on fostering a collaborative team-based environment to enhance biodiversity outcomes, the Team Leader will: 

• Develop and implement operational and capital works programs aligning with Council’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy, Conservation Management Plans, wider organisational goals and objectives meeting timelines and budget targets 
• Provide strong, responsive leadership, actively motivating the Bushland & Wetlands team fostering a high performing team 
• Demonstrate customer centric service and positively promote the benefits of Council’s natural assets working whilst with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders  

Skills and Experience 

• You are a proactive and inspiring leader who cultivates the commitment of team members and stakeholders to achieve our organisational goals and objectives 
• You will use your experience leading staff, contractors & volunteers to deliver programs that protect and enhance biodiversity within the Monash municipality and region 
• You are passionate about conservation and highly experienced in principles underpinning EVCs management that can be applied to protecting and enhancing biodiversity values 
• You have a thorough knowledge of plant ecology that can be applied with practical skills for vegetation management and compliance with Council’s fuel management and fire preparedness program  
• You have the capability to meet the administrative requirements and assisting in budgeting and financial requirements relative to the position 
• You have a customer centric focus that will assist in improving community satisfaction toward natural assets 

Requirements 

• Tertiary qualification in Conservation, Natural Resource Management or equivalent with demonstrated experience in a similar role or lessor qualification with substantial experience 
• Demonstrated experience in Natural Resource Management principles and practices that protect and enhance biodiversity values  
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams with a focus on continuous improvement 
• Experience in customer, community and stakeholder engagement and leading environmental community initiatives  
• Demonstrated contract management experience 
• Current Victorian drivers’ license 
• Working With Children Check  
• Satisfactory National Police Check 
• Valid Right to Work in Australia; and 
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements. 

Benefits 

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to: 

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing 
• Vibrant health and well-being programs 
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Training and development opportunities 
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres