Job Task Analysis - Open Space Crew Leader

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

• Maintain Kingston's beautiful open spaces every day
• Make a difference to your community and environment
• Versatile and diverse position within a high performing team
• Full time permanent position – Dingley Village, Melbourne
• Excellent employee benefits
• Free on-site parking 
• Band 4 salary $72,223 - $76,938 per annum plus superannuation

About us

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.

The Open Space department is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all Sportsgrounds, Reserves, Playgrounds, Horticulture, Urban Forrest, Foreshore and Bushland assets within the municipality.

The role

We are seeking a Mowing Crew Leader to join the Sportsgrounds & Reserves Team. Reporting to Scott Mortimer (Sportsground Coordinator), your role is to:

• Lead a small team of mowing operators, coordinating and delivering mowing and maintenance programs for open spaces
• Actively participate in all operations, tasks and procedures associated with Open Space maintenance and presentation
• Regularly inspect Open Spaces to identify areas in need of mowing, trimming, weed control or other maintenance activities
• Identify the need for effective pest, weed and disease control in high profile open space sites, ensuring safe and appropriate controls are undertaken

Join a newly created team, with long-term career opportunities where you're valued as an individual.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Leadership qualities and a 'can do' attitude 
• Skills and experience in maintaining open space/turf surfaces
• Competency in the safe operation of handheld and ride on mowing plant and equipment
• Competency in the use of fertilisers and other turf related products

• Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of:
• We make a difference
• We show care and respect
• We take pride in our work
• We are better together

What we can offer

This is a full-time permanent position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

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:

• flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• wellbeing initiatives
• discounted gym membership
• social club events
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers,
• salary packaging
• study/development assistance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• discounted health insurance  
• access to an accrued day off every four weeks (available to full time employees only)

How to Apply

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. 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. 

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 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.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Scott Mortimer, Sportsground Coordinator 0438 647 477.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.