Job Task Analysis - Open Space Crew Leader

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

• Step into a leadership role that makes a real difference in your community
• Work outdoors with a supportive, skilled team who take pride in their work
• Full time permanent opportunity
• Band 4, $74,303 - $79,054 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location:  Garden Boulevard, Dingley Village

About the team

Our Reserves team takes pride in keeping our community’s open spaces welcoming, clean, and safe for everyone. We work hands-on across parks, playgrounds, and shared spaces, maintaining high standards and a positive team culture built on respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

A bit about the role

As the Reserve Response Crew Leader, you’ll lead a small team that ensures our reserves are well maintained, accessible, and looking their best. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll plan and carry out maintenance work, manage priorities, and support your team’s development. You’ll also assist with minor projects, contractor audits, and provide expert maintenance advice to help deliver great outcomes for the community.

Other Responsibilities include                         

• Lead, guide, and motivate your team to maintain open space assets to high standards.
• Carry out and coordinate maintenance tasks such as repairs, painting, litter collection, graffiti removal, and landscaping.
• Support the Reserves Coordinator in scheduling, reporting, and planning programmed works.
• Coach and train team members to grow their capabilities, knowledge and performance.
• Work collaboratively with other Council teams and external stakeholders to deliver excellent service.

Your Skills and Experience

• Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification, or extensive experience in open space or asset maintenance.
• Skilled in garden, turf, or building maintenance with strong hands-on ability.
• Experience in using a range of plant, equipment, and tools, including backhoes, skid steers, tractors, and excavators (preferred).
• Minimum manual MR license (preferred).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to supervise, train, and motivate a team.
• Sound communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

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 Carolyn Bell, Reserves Coordinator at Carolyn.Bell@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@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)
• 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

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.