Parks Maintenance Officer

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!About the positionCouncil's Recreation Centre Horticulture Department is looking for a Parks Maintenance Officer who will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Frankston's parks and reserves areas and horticulture sites.The main responsibilities will include:

• Carry out horticultural and lawn maintenance, renewal and renovation works in accordance with works programs, management plans and industry standards to ensure open space reserves retain high quality, aesthetically pleasing and safe areas.
• Maintain accurate records of completed tasks, inspections and risks as well as assist the Team Leader by providing input into reports, collecting data and maintaining accurate records of completed tasks.
• Provide general information to the public on open space maintenance practices, horticultural and lawn maintenance, the use and care of plants and trees, weed management and horticultural techniques.
• Cooperate with Council in relation to any actions taken to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and ensure that actions taken by the employee do not interfere with or place at risk the health, safety or wellbeing of the employee or any person in the workplace.

About youThe following qualifications and/or experience are required for the position:

• Certificate III or above qualification in Horticulture, Conservation or Turf Management related discipline
• Experience maintaining horticultural, lawn and open space areas in parks, sporting reserves, recreation areas
• Experience operating lawn and horticultural maintenance equipment such as tractors, ride on mowers, hedge trimmers, brushcutters and associated horticultural maintenance hand tools
• A current Victorian Drives Licence
• A strong understanding of safe work practices

This position is remunerated at a Band 3.If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Danielle Mizzi on danielle.mizzi@frankston.vic.gov.auThe position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.Culture at Frankston City CouncilFrankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councilors, employees, contractors and volunteers.We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.Pre-Employment InformationYou will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver License and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.Advertised: 25 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time