Crew Leader

Location: Works Depot, Operations Centre

Department: Parks and Public Realm

Compensation: Parks Level 8 AUD $89,427.23 - $89,427.23

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

$89,427.23 per annum base + Superannuation

Permanent Full-Time

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

The City of Brimbank is the second largest municipality in metropolitan Melbourne. Only 10 kilometres west of Melbourne, it’s the gateway to Melbourne’s western suburbs and the regions.

With half its 196,000+ residents born overseas, and with more than 160 languages spoken, Brimbank is one of Australia’s most multiculturally diverse municipalities.

This fast‑evolving City compromise 25 suburbs, and the five key activity centres of Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Sydenham and Keilor – all thriving communities with their own unique range of attractions and amenities from expansive community spaces to vibrant public art. Residents and visitors alike make great use of Brimbank’s many playgrounds, parks, libraries, neighbourhood houses and community centres.

Some of Brimbank’s key attractions include its state‑of‑the‑art performance space – the ‘Bowery Theatre’ in St Albans; and the world‑class ‘Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre’ which features a 24‑hour gym, waterslides, and heated Olympic‑sized swimming pools, along with a six green star rating for its innovative and sustainable design.

Brimbank is continuously growing, with many transformational infrastructure projects about to break ground. A key focus of the coming years will be working with the State and Federal Governments to establish Melbourne Airport Rail; to complete redevelopment of Sunshine and Albion Stations; and the realisation of the Sunshine Precinct Masterplan which will Sunshine transform into a CBD, vastly increasing local jobs, housing, businesses, services and tourism to provide for the many tens of thousands of people living, working and travelling through the Brimbank.

The municipality has a large asset base, and has a broad range of opportunities to innovate, plan and deliver to better meet its community’s needs.

Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be

We are currently seeking a Full Time Permanent staff member to join our team based at our Operations Centre, Keilor Park.

The role

- Reporting to the Parks Development Team Leader, we are seeking a Crew Leader – Horticultural Maintenance, who can bring their skills and experience for the following:

- Lead and motivate the Maintenance team in the field to deliver high‑quality outcomes with a strong focus on team orientation and productivity.

- Oversee daily operations across Garden Maintenance programs.

- Undertake regular small plant audits to ensure machinery is accounted for and in good condition.

- Undertake when directed condition auditing of Park assets.

- Understanding incident management and assisting staff through the process.

- Implement and enforce safe work practices in accordance with OH&S legislation, SWMS, risk assessments, and Council’s safety protocols.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, safety, and service delivery, providing recommendations to the Parks Development Team Leader.

- Track and manage resource use (labour, equipment, and materials) to ensure works are completed on time.

- Deliver a high standard of customer service to internal stakeholders, user groups, and the general public, ensuring professional communication and positive engagement.

- Provide on‑the‑job training, mentoring, and support to team members to build capability and promote a positive team culture.

- Ensure all Parks Development activities align with Council’s Best Value principles and contribute to environmental sustainability.

- Perform other duties as directed by the Parks Development Team Leader and Coordinator, including assistance with planning, reporting, and team development activities.

- Other duties as required by the Coordinator/Unit Manager.

To be considered you will have:

- Advanced knowledge of horticultural practices.

- Demonstrate competent computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Windows packages.

- Skill and competency in the operation and maintenance of small plant and equipment for horticultural/landscaping works.

- Supervisory and leadership skills.

- Knowledge and understanding of occupational health & safety procedures.

- Knowledge and understanding in all matters of safe plant use; work practices and workplace safety.

- Demonstrated customer service skills.

- Ability to work to and develop and improve Parks Development maintenance programs.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

- Rostered day off

- 16 days of personal leave per year

- 20 weeks paid parental leave

- 8 weeks partner leave

- Make a positive impact to your local community

A Position Description for this role is attached. To apply, please include your resume and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in ‘becoming the best it can be’.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about the employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a child‑safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child‑safe, child‑friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on ‘Apply’ link.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Damien Weaver – DamienW@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of under‑represented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City 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 click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers

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