Job Task Analysis - Open Space Crew Leader

 Physical Health Assessment - Open Space Crew & Open Space Crew Leader

• Lead with purpose and passion in a role that blends nature, leadership, and opportunity
• Inspire and guide a dedicated team of horticulture professionals
• Spend your days in beautiful, open green spaces – your office is the outdoors
• Full time, permanent position
• Band 4, $74,303 - $79,054 per annum plus superannuation
• Location: Dingley

The Open Space Team plays a vital role in maintaining Kingston's beautiful parks, gardens, and public spaces. As part of this dynamic team, you'll contribute to creating a welcoming, sustainable environment for all.

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.

You will also

• Lead and mentor a dedicated crew in horticultural maintenance activities
• 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.

If you’re ready to cultivate your future in a supportive and inspiring environment, we’d love to hear from you

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Relevant qualifications in Horticulture, Arboriculture, or a related field or proven experience in a similar Horticulture Crew Leader or supervisory role
• Comprehensive knowledge of horticultural techniques, plant care, and landscaping
• Proficient computer skills with ability to use laptops/tablets
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Current employee Working with Children Check
• Current Victorian Divers license

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston 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 submit your application.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

We look forward to hearing from you! 

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Leigh Bailey, Team Leader Horticulture at leigh.bailey@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 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.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.