Kevin Skelton
48 First Ave Palm Beach,Australia
Summary
Experienced supervisor of the City Cleaning Afternoon Shift team, with over 15 years in parks and operational services.
Currently managing two Leading Hands who oversee a team of 16 staff in one of the busiest precincts on the Gold Coast — Burleigh Heads, covering from Chairlift Ave (Miami) to Tallebudgera Bridge (Awoonga Park).
Recently recognized by CEO Tim Baker as the runner-up for the One Team Award, acknowledging the energy and passion invested in the Burleigh precinct.
Oversight of coast-wide operations, including five sweeper runs, a High-Pressure Cleaning (HPC) truck for parks asset maintenance, and two critical path secondary weekend garbage runs.
Responsible for all after-hours priority calls, with consistent high performance in managing weekly Councillor Request reports (CRs), work orders, plant scheduling, fleet coordination, reporting, and timesheets.
Demonstrates strong leadership in WHS compliance, service level management, and stakeholder engagement, with a proactive, solutions-driven approach. Immensely proud of the team and the collective commitment they bring to delivering outstanding service outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
City Cleaning Supervisor – Afternoon Shift
Gold Coast City Council
07.2018 - Current
- Lead operations for Burleigh precinct from Miami to Tallebudgera.
- Manage high-profile public events including GC Pro, ABB, Single Fin, and Swell Festival.
- Coordinate coast-wide operations: five sweeper runs, HPC truck, and weekend garbage.
- Act as first responder for all after-hours priority calls across the LGA.
- Lead WHS implementation: toolbox talks, safety committees, SIG work instructions.
- Process and manage work orders, timesheets, and weekly CR reports.
- Approve purchases under $2,000 via GCCC corporate credit card delegation.
- Resolve plant and fleet issues; schedule maintenance and coordinate with Fleet Services.
- Liaise with Events and Projects teams to meet delivery milestones.
- Drive continuous improvement and business efficiency initiatives.
Asset Information Officer (Secondment)
Gold Coast City Council
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Captured and mapped Parks assets spatially across the LGA using DECO and Nearmaps.
- Updated SAP records and ensured compliance with corporate asset data standards.
- Identified and resolved asset data integrity issues.
- Produced asset reports and supported field capture and updates.
Acting Parks Operational Supervisor / Leading Hand – Bondi Precinct
Waverley Council
Sydney
01.2009 - 06.2016
- Led daily parks operations at Bondi Beach; managed staff and service schedules.
- Oversaw delivery of upgrades: irrigation systems, playgrounds, and landscaping.
- Liaised with community groups and engaged contractors for precinct-wide projects.
- Acted as Operational Supervisor during major events: Sculptures by the Sea, Festival of the Winds, City to Surf.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful event delivery.
- Managed service requests and project tracking using MERIT and internal systems.
Skills
- Team leadership and staff development
- Operational planning and fleet coordination
- WHS compliance and risk management
- Event and stakeholder engagement
- Asset management and spatial data analysis
- Budget management and procurement
Education And Qualifications
- Diploma of Project Management (BSB51415)
- Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (BSB42015)
- Certificate III in Conservation & Land Management
- Certificate III in Horticulture – North Brisbane TAFE
- City & Guilds Trade Certificate – Bricklaying & Landscape Gardening
Awards
- 2023 CEO Service & Excellence Awards – One Team Award Runner-up (Burleigh Precinct)
- 2023 Karen Andrews MP – Community Volunteer Medal Winner
- 2023 Tallebudgera SLSC – Volunteer of the Year
- Mass Rescue Medal Tallebudgera SLSC – Awarded by Mayor Tom Tate (first ever)
- Being a positive influence and role model to my son
Licenses And Additional Training
- Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control License (2017)
- Chainsaw License – RTC2304A
- Playground Inspector Levels 1 & 2 (2017)
- HSR Work Cover Representative – Waverley Council
- Traffic Management Implementation (TMI)
- First Aid (HLTFA301B), Emergency Life Support (HLTFA201A)
- Asbestos Awareness, Aggression Management, Manual Handling, CPR
- GCCC Occupational Health & Safety Training
- GCCC Corporate Credit Card Holder
References
- Shyam Surendra, Coordinator, Gold Coast City Council, 0414 180 497
- Steve Gilchrist, Parks Operations Manager, Waverley Council, 0425 297 993
Timeline
City Cleaning Supervisor – Afternoon Shift
Gold Coast City Council
07.2018 - Current
Asset Information Officer (Secondment)
Gold Coast City Council
12.2017 - 07.2018
Acting Parks Operational Supervisor / Leading Hand – Bondi Precinct
Waverley Council
01.2009 - 06.2016
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