Team Leader - Recreation Facilities

Location: Gunnedah, NSW 

Contract Type: Full Time, 38 hours per week 

Salary Range: Grade 10 ($1349.60 - $1489.71 per week + 12% Superannuation)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 25 May 2026

A council truly passionate about community!

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers.

Are you passionate about landscaping and enjoy Gunnedah's array of public spaces and sporting fields? Enjoy leading a team and want to take that next step forward in your Parks and Gardens related career?

Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to help lead our Recreation Facilities team.

• Looking for a tree change? Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
• Fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a vibrant local community!
• Receive an attractive salary PLUS super and a 9-day fortnight with salary packaging options! 

Our Next Team Leader - Recreation Facilities

Reporting to the Coordinator Recreation Facilities, you will be responsible for the supervision of staff and operation of various plant items as part of a broader team who effectively and efficiently maintain Council's parks and open spaces. 

Key Responsibilities in this role include:

• Organise resources to deliver a program of scheduled work and inspections to undertake best practice turf management and maintenance practices to Council’s parks, cemeteries and open spaces.
• Supervise, motivate and guide directly reporting staff.
• Operate and maintain assigned plant effectively, safely and in accordance with standing operating procedures. 
• Ensure compliance with Council’s WHS policies and with legislative requirements or regulations.
• Accurately perform general mowing maintenance operational works required to maintain Council’s parks reserves and cemeteries. This would typically include but not be limited to; the operation of mowers, small plant and hand tools, and applying grounds maintenance principles, techniques, systems and processes.
• Quality check work, identify and remediate defects.
• Maintain accurate records within Council’s records management system.
• Work constructively and cooperatively with other members of the department to complete work programs in accordance with agreed timeframes and standards.
• Apply WHS and risk management systems in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks accurately in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures. 
• Maintain required qualifications essential for the position and undertake agreed training to meet the position’s desired skill level.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.

To read the full position description, please click here.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

To qualify, you'll need an appropriate diploma qualification or willingness undertake professional development, or 7 years’ experience in a relevant field.

Additional key requirements for this position include:

• Drivers licence C.
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate

* While not required, desirable characteristics of a successful candidate could include:

• Experience in Local Government.
• Current Work Cover ticket to operate relevant small plant.
• RTA Road Traffic Controllers Ticket

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?

Some of the benefits working for Gunnedah Shire Council include:

 - Work only 38 hours per week!

 - Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 2 weeks, helping you manage the work-life balance

 - Long Service Leave after 5 years!

 - Access to 2 Health and Wellbeing days annually, allowing you to get to those important appointments

 - Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles

 - Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available - Salary Packaging Australia

 - Supportive and dynamic work environment.

 - Professional development and career growth opportunities.

 - 4 weeks annual leave

 - Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.

 - Access to employee wellbeing programs

 - Active social club

For further information regarding this role please contact Ken Walters, Coordinator Recreation Facilities, on 02 6740 2100 or see the Position Description

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening. Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2100 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au