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About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a Team Leader to provide positive, on-the-ground leadership to our Mowing and Horticulture teams.
About the Shire
The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.
Job Description
Working closely with our Supervisor Parks and Coordinator Parks, you will assist with the planning, scheduling and delegation of tasks including gardening, pruning, and undertake various parks related maintenance tasks, involving the operation of mowers, tractors and other small plant. You will work alongside your team providing hands-on support, guidance and training as required in the completion of these tasks. You will also participate in the on-call roster.
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The Rewards
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- Flexibility and support
- Investment in you and your career
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
- A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
- Full time, 9 day fortnight
- Base annual salary $77,103.52 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%
- Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
- Commuter use of a Shire vehicle
- Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts
Desired Skills And Experience
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.
To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
- Skills and / or qualifications in Horticulture of relevant field
- Experience in maintenance of parks, gardens or other infrastructure
- Demonstrated leadership / supervisory skills
- Construction Safety Awareness Certificate
- C-Class drivers licence
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Qualifications in traffic management (Basic Worksite Traffic Management, Traffic Control and/or Advanced Worksite Traffic Management), along with experience or certification in chainsaw use, will be highly regarded.
Application Process
Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact People & Culture on 9727 0222 to discuss.
Further position related enquiries can be directed to Coordinator Parks, Matt Walsh or People & Culture on 9727 0222.
Applications close: 4:00pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026
The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.
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