Parks Maintenance Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia City of Monash Full time

**Job no**: 494452

**Categories**: Government and Defence

Permanent, Full-time position

Salary from $63,853 + Super + RDO

Based in Notting Hill

**About Us**:
Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to work in the Horticultural Services Department as part of the Parks and Gardens team. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the council's parks, gardens, open space reserves and other horticultural assets within the municipality. The role includes:
Maintaining a range of parks and reserves using sound horticultural skills including but not exclusive to: grass maintenance, garden bed maintenance, weed control, tree care and planting.

Operation and maintenance of horticultural plant and equipment including trucks, ride on mowers, small plant and pesticide spraying equipment.

Working cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractors.

Ensuring fulfillment of organisational obligations under the OHS Act, and relevant Council policies and procedures.

**About You**:
Highly motivated, approachable, flexible, team player, who is hardworking with a passion for horticulture and enjoys working in an ever-changing environment.

Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) preferred or relevant experience.

Experience in the use of grass cutting and garden maintenance plant and equipment.

Plant/weed identification skills.

Commitment to occupational health and safety and quality control processes.

Able to work to agreed targets within a team environment.

Able to accurately record and report on daily work programs.

Good customer service and communication skills.

Current MR Victorian Truck Licence - or willingness to obtain with first 6 months of successful appointment.

**Requirements of the position**:
Farm Chemical User Course - with ACUP preferable;
Train track awareness course to be completed upon commencement;
Traffic management training;
Right to Work in Australia;
Satisfactory National Police Check; and

Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

**How to Apply**:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications are currently open, with a closing date of Thursday 15th June at 11:55pm.

**Enquiries**:
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.

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