Section Leader Horticulture

Job no: 492891

Work type:
Full Time

Location:
Seaford

Categories:
Management

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 position
Council' Operations Department is looking for a Section Leader - Horticulture who will be responsible for the following

• To assist the Coordinator Parks and Vegetation to plan and deliver a high quality of horticultural presentation of council managed Parks and Recreation Reserves, Botanic Gardens and Arboretums, Road Reserves, Central Activities Area, Shopping Precincts and Community Facilities.
• To provide operational input and advice to the Coordinator for the development of strategies, policies, procedures and design for the delivery and management of Council's Park and Open spaces
• To plan, lead and manage Horticulture Teams within the Operations Department

This is a full time role working 38 hours per week.

About you

The successful incumbent will have a tertiary qualification in Horticulture or similar field (preferably a Diploma or Degree or equivalent level), combined with substantial experience in the maintenance of open and civil spaces.

The role is responsible for leading a large team of individuals and as such, we are looking for someone with strong leadership skills and the capacity to drive cultural change across the teams within horticulture whilst supporting and mentoring team leaders.

Crucial to the role is experience in managing and negotiating contracts in accordance with Council's contract management plan, risk management plan and organisational policies and procedures.

The successful incumbent will possess strong time management skills coupled with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to prepare project/program reports, correspondence, and presentations to a range of forums is a must, as is sound financial management experience including budget forecasting.

Whilst not essential to the role, experience in the maintenance of native vegetation and curating/maintaining Botanic Gardens and Arboretums would be advantageous.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values "Kinder, Fairer, Smarter".

As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston 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 has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, 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_.

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Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence 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: 21 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 23 Jul 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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