Natural Reserves Maintenance Officer

**Job no**: 493235
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Seaford
**Categories**: Services

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**

**What we are looking for?**

Council is looking for a Natural Reserves Maintenance Officer within the Operations Department who will be responsible for delivering horticultural maintenance programs within coastal areas. Your main responsibilities will include:

- Implementing maintenance programs to enhance biodiversity and horticultural presentation within coastal reserves and public open space in accordance with best horticultural management techniques and utilising specialist plant and equipment.

**About you**
- Certificate III or equivalent experience in Natural Resource Management, Horticulture or related discipline.
- Experience maintaining and enhancing Parks and Conservation Areas and garden beds to a visually pleasing aesthetic.
- A strong understanding of safe work practices.

**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:

- Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
- Access to professional and career development opportunities
- Purchased leave
- Paid Parental leave
- Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
- Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
- Employee assistance program
- Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 2A currently remunerated at $65,336.84 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

The 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_._

**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**: 06 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 27 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time