Address- Full time permanent position based in Dingley Village, Melbourne
- Work in beautiful open spaces and council assets in the Moorabbin, Highett, and Cheltenham regions
- Lead a team of three horticulturalists
- Excellent employee benefits
- Career development opportunity
- Band 4 - $70,143.91 - $74,858.29 per annum plus superannuation
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts, and management.
Kingston's Open Space Horticulture Team is dedicated to creating and preserving beautiful, high-quality green spaces that enhance the community’s environment. Our mission is to provide aesthetically pleasing and well-maintained areas that offer spaces for relaxation and recreation. The team’s efforts ensure that public gardens, parks, and civil landscaped areas are kept in excellent condition.
The role
We are seeking a self-motivated leader to coordinate and general horticulture maintenance activities for the beautification of Councils open spaces and buildings. With an eye for detail, you should be passionate about plants and landscape management.
- Lead and manage a team of crew members.
- Schedule work tasks, assign responsibilities, and ensure safety procedures are followed.
- Guide and support crew members in proper horticultural techniques.
- Ensure that maintenance tasks are executed effectively and followed.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of Future Orientated, Accountable, Dynamic, Expert, Community and Celebration
- Expertise and demonstrated experience in contemporary horticultural practices
- Experience in using a range of hand and power tools
- Demonstrated leadership qualities with exceptional communication skills
What we can offer
This is a full-time permanent position.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.
The salary for this position starts at $70,143.91 (Band 4) per annum plus superannuation.
How to Apply
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.
If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Leigh Bailey, Team Leader Horticulture on 0438 493 *** or ************@kingston.vic.gov.au
Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are a child safe and an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.
