Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to oversee the daily operations of a small team delivering high-quality gardening, landscaping, and civil maintenance works across our facilities and public spaces.
This hands-on leadership role requires you to have strong organisational skills, practical knowledge, and the ability to guide and support a team in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
How you’ll make a difference
As team leader you will supervise and coordinate the maintenance crew undertaking gardening and grounds maintenance (mowing, pruning, planting, weed control) and civil works (path repairs drainage maintenance, small concreting tasks) and the upkeep and maintenance of open spaces across the Kiewa Valley.
You will be responsible for planning and prioritising daily and weekly work schedules and ensuring that all works are completed safely and in line with relevant standards and policies.
You will undertake key responsibilities in a professional, efficient, and timely manner; and contribute to Council’s aim of being a values-based organisation.
Experience and Qualifications
Previous relevant industry experience would be highly desirable, such as:
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Certificate III in Horticulture
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Parks and Gardens
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Landscaping
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Certificate III in Civil Construction
Great customer service and good communication skills and the ability to use technology such as iPads and email in the course of your work will be required.
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Alpine Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer. People of all ages, from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply for this position.
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Permanent full-time position & 9-day fortnight.
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Band 4 Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement.
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Starting hourly wage at Band 4A: $36.77/hr (including industry allowance) + Super + Leave Loading.
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Based in the beautiful Mount Beauty
Applications close 11:59pm, 12 July 2026.
About Alpine Shire
Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community. We are led by Councillors and an Executive Leadership Group that genuinely cares, and, at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do. We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people.
We are located in the stunning high-country region of North East Victoria surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise. Within our beautiful high country, we really have it all – Downhill & cross-country skiing, world class mountain biking; fishing; 4-wheel driving; paragliding; rock climbing; rafting and so much more!
Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and food lover’s paradise on your doorstep. Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live.
Submit your application today, to join us in delivering meaningful work with a dedicated team!
Please note: Recruitment activity may commence prior to the closing date, so don't delay submitting your application. Council reserves the right to appoint a candidate into the role prior to the closing date. Applicants will be kept updated on the status of their application.
