• Full time, Permanent position
• Band 4: Circa $68k + 10.5% Superannuation & Allowances
• Fortnightly RDO

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

With one of the largest networks of open space in metropolitan Melbourne including more than 300 parks, our outdoor facilities are a key part of life in Manningham. Recreation parks, sporting reserves, natural areas and neighbourhood parks are of great importance to our community and allow a wide range of opportunities for exercise, recreation, and local sports clubs.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role in a dynamic garden maintenance team in local government. In this role you will undertake various gardening services across the municipality in parks and gardens, with a strong emphasis on soft landscaping. You will use your horticultural experience to enhance Manningham’s parks, gardens and streetscapes plus have the opportunity to undertake landscape upgrades and create your own vision within Manningham’s parks and gardens.

About the Role

In this role you will work outdoors within a team and lead from the front undertaking programmed garden maintenance of Manningham’s landscaped areas including reserves, shopping strips, playspaces and building surrounds. You will hone your skills in the area of parks and gardens maintenance and be provided the opportunity to put your stamp on the parks of Manningham.   

Skills and Experience

• You are qualified and experienced in the maintenance of high-quality urban landscapes.
• You bring first class time management skills and a positive disposition to your day to day tasks.
• Have a proven history in garden maintenance and organising the resources required to complete the job effectively.
• You have a proven history in the management of staff and the ability to provide direction in the field.
• You can assess situations, arrive at appropriate work solutions and show judgment as to when to contact/advise your Team Leader or Leading Hand.
• Have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the operation of plant and equipment used in landscape and parks maintenance.
• A strong customer focus and excellent communicator.

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How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Terry Meehan, Senior Parks Officer - Urban Horticulture & Park Assets on 9210 2635.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Thursday, 30 March 2023 at 5pm.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.