Team Leader Fire and Biodiversity (9503)
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Job Summary
Group and Team: Open Space Fire and Biodiversity Team
Location:Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: MunicipalEmployee Level 6B
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $77489 per annum 13.5% superannuation
Key responsibilities:
- lead and supervise field staff contractors and volunteers
- deliver bushfire mitigation fuel reduction and biodiversity field programs
- support planning and coordination of works and projects
- monitor progress of works timelines and budgets
- arrange and manage equipment materials and resources
- maintain records and contribute to reporting and program improvements.
Learn more about the role in the position description.
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Emma Birnbaum - Program Leader Fire and Biodiversity - viaemail
Skills and experience:
- experience in biodiversity bushfire mitigation or land management field work
- leading or supervising small teams
- ability to operate and oversee use of plant and equipment safely
- good planning organisation and coordination skills
- ability to monitor work programs and complete basic reporting
- clear communication skills and a team focused approach
- strong focus on safety and safe work practices
- physical fitness for outdoor and field based work.
Qualifications and licences:
- Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management or similar
- current drivers licence
- White Card and relevant tickets (e.g. chainsaw chemical handling)
- Registration to Work with Vulnerable People or ability to obtain.
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications Criminal History Check and medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmanias Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision mission and values.
All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Wednesday 8 July 2026.
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence and
- originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
