Parks Maintenance Officer

• Fulltime Position
• Salary from $65,321 + superannuation + RDO
• Based at Notting Hill 
• Applications close 2nd July 2024

The City of Monash is a dynamic organization committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic Centre of Melbourne.

About the Position

We are seeking a suitably experienced person to work in the Horticultural Services Department as part of the Parks and Gardens team. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the council's beautiful parks, gardens and open spaces within the municipality. This will include:

• Maintaining a range of parks and gardens using sound horticultural skills including but not exclusive to garden bed maintenance, grass maintenance, irrigation maintenance, path maintenance, tree planting, water features and pest and disease control.
• Operation and maintenance of horticultural plant and equipment including vehicles, ride-on mowers, Tractors, small plant and pesticide spraying equipment.
• Working cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractors.
• Working to the highest levels of safety and presentation to improve the amenity for our community.

Skills and Experience

A highly motivated, friendly and flexible approach, as well as a:

• Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) or substantial relevant experience
• Sound horticultural knowledge and skills including plant and weed identification.
• Experienced in the use and basic maintenance, grass cutting plant and equipment, such as ride-on mowers, hand mowers, brush cutters, hedgers and edgers
• Commitment to occupational health and safety and quality control processes
• Able to work to agreed targets within a team environment
• Able to accurately record and report on daily work programs
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Farm Chemical User Course and Traffic Management desirable
• National Police Check and Working with Children’s Check
• Medium Rigid Truck license (manual) or must be willing to obtain within 3 months of employment

Are you a team player with a passion for horticulture, who enjoys working in an ever-changing environment?

Requirements

• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to a vibrant health and well-being program, flexible working arrangements and training opportunities.

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centers

Apply for this amazing position

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 2nd July 2024 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Angelo Barbanti on 95183721 or at ***************@monash.vic.gov.au.  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email **************@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.