Landscape & Playspace Crew Leader

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia City of Monash Full time

**Job no**: 494853

**Categories**: Government and Defence

Permanent Full Time Opportunity

Salary from $71,302 + Superannuation + 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.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced team player to join the Horticultural Services Department as part of the Landscape and Playspaces team.

**About the Role**:
As Crew Leader, you will be actively working within and assisting to progressively lead the Landscape & Playspace team to deliver both proactive and reactive maintenance of Council's open space assets within the municipality.

**Key responsibilities include**:
Maintain a range of landscape assets using sound horticultural skills.

Operation and minor maintenance of horticultural and landscape plant and equipment.

Playground maintenance and repairs.

Work cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractors.

Ensure fulfilment of organisational obligations under the OHS Act and relevant Council policies and procedures.

Minor landscaping and restoration.

Naturestrip reinstatements, timber fencing/bollard installation.

Unsealed path maintenance/construction.

**About You**:
To be successful in this role you will be highly motivated, friendly, approachable, flexible and hardworking. You will be a team player who is looking to develop leadership skills and use your sound horticultural knowledge and skills combining this with your passion for horticulture and working in a constantly changing environment.

**You will also have**:
Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscaping/construction) or equivalent with demonstrated experience.

Experienced in a mix of hard and soft landscape maintenance and equipment.

Commitment to occupational health and safety and quality control processes.

Current manual Victorian drivers' license.

Medium Rigid Truck license or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

Skid steer loader license or willingness to obtain with the first 3 months of employment.

Traffic management accreditation and demonstrated experience.

Basic carpentry trade skills.

Understanding the requirements in providing safe playground facilities and relevant inspection training or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months of employment.

**Benefits**:
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:
Vibrant health and well-being programs.

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Supportive and accessible management.

Flexible working arrangements.

Training and development opportunities; and

Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres.

**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 Sunday 19th May at 11:55pm.

**Enquiries**:
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Andrew Bailey on 9518 3723

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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