
Horticulture Leading Hand
2 weeks ago
27 February 2025
Engineering Melbourne Full Time
Join Melbourne’s Growing Transport Network
Melbourne is a growing city, and its public transport system plays a crucial role in shaping the city’s future. With major projects like the Metro Tunnel and Level Crossing Removals, we’re working to making travel safter and more connected.
At Metro, we are focused on building a workplace and rail industry that supports gender equality and reflects Melbourne’s diverse community. We prioritise safety, sustainability and innovation - help us create a greener Melbourne
About the position
You’ll join our friendly Facilities team, working with a group of dedicated gardeners who take pride in keeping our green spaces clean, beautiful and welcoming for commuters across the rail network - from train stations to carparks, shared user paths, Metro depots and other facilities.
- Permanent, full time or part time positions available
- Monday - Friday, 7am-3.30pm
- Working at various locations across the Melbourne Metro Train Network
- Opportunity to be working outdoors and on the tools in a leading hand position
Key Responsibilities
- Follow a weekly gardening schedule, working with and supporting a Gardening Assistant
- Comprehensive garden maintenance services including leaf and rubbish collection, mowing, weeding, spraying, mulching, pruning, planting and watering
- Manage tools and consumable stock levels to complete gardening schedules
- Follow safety protocols while working near train tracks
- Weekly reporting requirements
Skills and Experience
- Cert III or IV in Horticulture or equivalent
- Strong experience in horticulture, gardening and/or landscaping in parks, reserves or large garden areas
- Experience in operating a range of mowers and small plant equipment
- Proven planning, scheduling or time management skills
- Basic IT skills with portable devices (iPad) and Microsoft Office
- A current Full Victorian Driver’s Licence
What We Offer
- Starting salary: $86,139 + super + allowances
- Guaranteed salary increases twice a year (as per Enterprise Agreement)
- FREE Myki card for PTV travel across Victoria
- Full uniform and tools provided, including Metro vehicles to get to different work sites
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (no qualifying period)
- Career progression and training opportunities
- Discounts at top brands and stores
- Diversity & Inclusion - we value unique perspectives and support initiatives like Women at Metro (over 30% of our workforce are women)
How to Apply
To apply, you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 16 March 2025
Recruitment Process:
- Phone Interview, Online Assessments
- On-site Interview
- Pre-employment Checks (medical assessment, police check & references)
- Job Offer
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