Urgent Search: Horticulture Crew Leader

Overview

The Open Space Team plays a vital role in maintaining Kingston's beautiful parks, gardens, and public spaces. As part of this dynamic team, you'll contribute to creating a welcoming, sustainable environment for all.

The role

We are seeking a self-motivated leader to coordinate and general horticulture maintenance activities for the beautification of Councils open spaces and buildings. With an eye for detail, you should be passionate about plants and landscape management. You will also

- Lead and mentor a dedicated crew in horticultural maintenance activities
- Schedule work tasks, assign responsibilities, and ensure safety procedures are followed.
- Guide and support crew members in proper horticultural techniques.
- Ensure that maintenance tasks are executed effectively and followed.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

- Relevant qualifications in Horticulture, Arboriculture, or a related field or proven experience in a similar Horticulture Crew Leader or supervisory role
- Comprehensive knowledge of horticultural techniques, plant care, and landscaping
- Proficient computer skills with ability to use laptops/tablets
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Current employee Working with Children Check
- Current Victorian Divers license

Why you’ll love working for 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)
- Salary Packaging
- 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
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking

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. 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 Leigh Bailey, Team Leader Horticulture at leigh.bailey@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.

Equal opportunity and recruitment

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, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

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