CLOSED EOI - Salamanca Market Relief Team Leader (4271.01)

Internal Expression of Interest (EOI)

Applications Close: 11:59 pm, Wednesday 18 June 2025. 

Group: City Welcome Group, Salamanca Market 
Network: Community and Economic Development Network
Location: Council Centre 
Employment status: Casual 
Classification: Municipal Employee Level 6A
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary: $36.19 per hour (Base) plus double rate + 13% Superannuation

About the role

This role is responsible for leading the Salamanca Market crew in the setup, delivery, and pack-down of Salamanca Market (or any interim market), ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational standards. Working under the general direction of the Salamanca Market Supervisor, the Relief Team Leader plays a key role in maintaining the smooth operation and high standards of one of Hobart’s most iconic community events. 

Role accountabilities include

• Coordinate and assist crew members with the setup and pack-down of market infrastructure, including signage, stallholder structures, and site furniture.
• Lead the market crew and site operations in the absence of the Salamanca Market Supervisor, ensuring safe and effective delivery of the market.
• Guide cleansing services, volunteer coordinators, and stallholder coordinators to ensure smooth operations.
• Respond to stallholder requests and collect on-site payments.
• Complete incident and near-miss reports and communicate with the Market Supervisor.
• Act as Deputy Chief Warden and/or Chief Warden during emergencies, directing stallholders and the public as needed.
• Ensure all crew members are trained and familiar with operational procedures before undertaking tasks.
• Attend regular team leader meetings and provide feedback to improve market operations.
• Be prepared to work full-day shifts of up to 13.5 hours, including early morning starts on Saturdays.

Learn more about the role in the position description:  Salamanca Market Relief Team Leader

About you

We are looking for a proactive and safety-focused leader who thrives in a dynamic outdoor environment and enjoys working with people. You’ll bring a strong sense of responsibility, leadership, and a commitment to delivering a high-quality market experience.

The below are the essentials for the role;

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the Salamanca Market crew, including direct experience with the set-up and pack-down of Salamanca Market, road closures and traffic management.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety as applied to the market operations including City of Hobart responsibilities as a PCBU.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead teams, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety, particularly in market operations.
• Physically fit and capable of walking long distances, lifting, and bending.
• Available to work Saturdays from 5:00 am to 13-hour shifts.
• Holds the following mandatory licenses:
  • White Card (Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry)
  • Current Driver Licence
  • Competency in operating market tractors and Polaris ATV
  • Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) – Employment

Desirable qualifications:

• Emergency Management qualifications
• Chief Warden training
• Traffic Management competencies (RIISS00060 or equivalent)

Not sure if this opportunity is right for you? Give us a call, would love to talk it through with you.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role, please contact Robert Matson (Manager City Welcome), on 03 6238 2562 or email robert.matson@hobartcity.com.au

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 recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Before you begin

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 Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• You will be required to declare you hold the required documentation/licence, and
• If you are the successful candidate in the process you will be required to have the originals sighted by People and Culture before commencing in the new role.

Selection process

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.