We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Team Leader – Park Ranger to take a hands-on role in ensuring Tolosa Park, Montrose Foreshore, and the GASP Pavilion remain safe, clean, and welcoming for the community. In this position, you’ll oversee the daily maintenance, security, and presentation of these important public spaces, ensuring they are functional, well-maintained, and meet council standards. As the first point of contact for onsite issues, you’ll play a key role in supporting community use, enforcing park regulations, and coordinating responses both during and outside regular hours as required. This role requires participation in a regular 7-week roster and may also involve reasonable after-hours activities and overtime when events are scheduled to meet business needs. In this role, you’ll: • Carry out routine park maintenance, including mowing, irrigation, and general upkeep • Open/close parks and manage daily security • Maintain toilets, BBQs, facilities, and grounds to a high standard • Oversee hut bookings and support community use • Conduct safety inspections and enforce park rules • Respond to issues and provide after-hours support when needed • Lead and develop a dedicated team to provide safe and welcoming park areas for our community What you’ll bring: • Certificate III in Horticulture (or equivalent experience) • MR Class licence, White Card and First Aid • Strong maintenance and safety skills • Confidence working independently and engaging with the public What we offer you: We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to: Flexibility: Take a long weekend every second week (9 Day Fortnight) Security: Job security and a variety of work activities Additional Leave: Purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year Training: Great training and development opportunities High Superannuation: Competitive benefits, plus 15% superannuation Employee Assistance Program: Free counselling service for you and your family. Salary Increases: Annual salary increases as per the Enterprise Agreement Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025 Parking: Onsite Other Perks: Corporate health memberships, gym, banking and lots more. Our commitment to community Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here . How to apply: To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page. Your application must include: • a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience relate to the Position Description • a current resume Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, working with vulnerable people, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment. Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 12 October 2025 Up for a chat about this opportunity, contact David Hunt on (03) 6216 6823 Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter. Apply today! To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.
