Y Crew Supervisor

Position Description

Yirramagardu Crew Supervisor

Position Details

Position Title: Yirramagardu Crew Supervisor (Y-Crew Supervisor) 

Department/Program: Yirramagardu Crew 

Location: Roebourne and surrounding areas 

Reports To: Service Delivery Manager

Employment Type: As per employment contract

Position Purpose

The Yirramagardu Crew Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination and support of the Yirramagardu Crew.

The role is hands-on and involves working alongside crew members to deliver gardening, grounds maintenance and general community maintenance services safely and to a high standard.

A key part of the position is providing practical leadership, mentoring and support to crew members to develop their workplace skills, confidence, reliability and readiness for ongoing employment.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Y-Crew members.
• Allocate daily tasks and provide clear instructions to crew members.
• Work alongside the crew and provide practical, hands-on guidance.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, performance and workplace behaviour.
• Encourage positive work habits, teamwork and accountability.
• Provide mentoring and support to crew members developing workplace skills.
• Escalate attendance, conduct, performance or welfare concerns to management/HR where required.

Gardening & Grounds Maintenance

• Coordinate and undertake general gardening and grounds maintenance activities.
• Mowing, edging, pruning, weeding and general garden maintenance.
• Maintain gardens, lawns and outdoor community areas.
• Undertake basic landscaping and clean-up activities.
• Safely operate gardening equipment, machinery and hand tools.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, stored correctly and reported if damaged or unsafe.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently and to the required standard.

Daily Operations

• Plan and coordinate daily work activities and priorities.
• Ensure the crew has the equipment, tools and materials required for scheduled work.
• Monitor the quality and completion of work.
• Communicate operational issues or additional work requirements to management.
• Maintain basic records relating to attendance, completed work and operational requirements.
• Support transport and movement of crew members, equipment and materials where required.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure crew members follow WHS requirements, safe work procedures and instructions.
• Conduct or participate in pre-starts and toolbox meetings as required.
• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and equipment is used safely.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, injuries and near misses.
• Ensure crew members only undertake work they are trained and competent to perform.

Community & Employee Development

• Build respectful and positive relationships with crew members and community stakeholders.
• Support crew members to develop practical employment skills and confidence.
• Provide a culturally respectful and supportive working environment.
• Encourage crew members to develop independence, responsibility and positive workplace behaviours.
• Support pathways into further training and sustainable employment where appropriate.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supervising or leading a small operational team.
• Practical experience in gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance or a similar hands-on environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and motivate employees with different levels of workplace experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide clear instructions and manage day-to-day work priorities.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal employees, community members and stakeholders.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to obtain required pre-employment and workplace clearances.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within Aboriginal communities or community-based employment programs.
• Experience mentoring employees who may face barriers to employment.
• Relevant horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance qualifications.
• Previous supervisory experience within gardening, facilities maintenance or similar services.
• First Aid certification.
• Relevant machinery, equipment or plant competencies.

Key Capabilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong practical leadership.
• Patience and the ability to mentor others.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Respectful and culturally appropriate communication.
• Ability to address issues calmly and fairly.
• A willingness to work alongside the crew rather than supervise solely from an office.
• Commitment to helping crew members develop sustainable workplace skills and positive employment outcomes.

Position Expectations

The Y-Crew Supervisor is expected to lead by example and maintain appropriate standards of attendance, safety, behaviour and work quality.

The position requires a balance between achieving operational outcomes and supporting the development of crew members. The Supervisor should provide appropriate guidance and support while maintaining clear workplace expectations and accountability.