Lead a team. Shape your community. Work where others holiday.

Imagine spending your days helping create and maintain some of the most beautiful public spaces on the NSW Mid North Coast. From pristine beaches and sporting fields to parks, gardens and natural reserves, this is your opportunity to lead a dedicated team while making a visible difference to the places our community loves most.

At Nambucca Valley Council, we're proud of our spectacular natural environment and the people who help care for it. We're seeking a hands-on Site Leader Green Spaces to coordinate day-to-day operations across our parks, gardens, sports fields and natural areas while supporting a positive, safety-focused team culture.

Why Join Us?

Situated just 30 minutes south of Coffs Harbour, the Nambucca Valley offers an enviable lifestyle with stunning beaches, waterways, rainforests and welcoming country communities. It's the perfect place to build your career while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• $1,304.19 - $1,516.79 per week
• 12% superannuation with your choice of fund
• Long service leave after just 5 years
• Discounted gym and pool memberships
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Salary packaging options
• Uniforms and PPE supplied
• A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding leadership position that combines practical outdoor work with team supervision and project coordination.

You'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing Council's parks, reserves, sports fields, gardens, beaches and natural areas, ensuring they remain safe, attractive and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting a small operational team
• Maintaining parks, gardens, sporting facilities and natural areas
• Managing turf, vegetation and environmental weed programs
• Operating and maintaining plant, machinery and equipment
• Coordinating mowing, pruning, landscaping and maintenance activities
• Delivering minor infrastructure and improvement projects
• Promoting safe work practices and ensuring WHS compliance
• Completing inspections, records and maintenance reporting
• Providing high-quality customer service and community outcomes

About You

You are a practical and motivated leader who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Certificate IV in Horticulture (or equivalent), or the willingness and ability to obtain it within two years with Council support
• Experience in horticulture, turf management, natural area management or related fields
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising and motivating teams
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and risk management
• High levels of physical fitness and a willingness to work outdoors
• Current Driver Licence
• White Card (WHS Construction Induction)
• Experience operating small plant and equipment
• Confidence using mobile devices or tablets to record and manage work activities
• A collaborative approach and commitment to teamwork

Make Your Mark

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced horticultural or parks professional looking to step into a leadership role where they'll have genuine influence over the presentation and sustainability of public spaces across the Nambucca Valley.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Matthew Leibrandt, Manager Infrastructure Services, on 0409 829 724.

How to Apply

To apply for this job go to: https://nambucca.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6899516.

Applications close 23 June 2026

Nambucca Valley Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR team on 02 6568 2555.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.