About the role
This role will assist with the implementation of maintenance programs with due consideration of safety, economy, quality and within set timeframes, for the overall benefit of the residents of the City of Greater Geelong and the general community.  As a passionate individual you will enhance local landscapes to cultivate a greener future.

Work type: Temporary full time (2 x 12-month contracts)
Classification: Band 3 $64,827 - $68,852 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a crew to undertake inspections & works, effective and efficient with appropriate maintenance programming as directed by a Parks Supervisor.
• Lead a team in a range of horticultural maintenance tasks, including garden beds, open spaces and relevant park assets.
• Lead a crew operating and maintain plant/machinery and equipment in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 
• Work within all Council health and safety policies and procedures.
• Effective and efficient recording of maintenance works undertaken, time sheets and plant sheets or recorded on Councils Management Maintenance system.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have a trade Certificate in Gardening, Horticulture or equivalent, and the following:

• Extensive experience in the broad range of horticultural maintenance activities performed in the Parks environment.
• Experience in operating a range of Park’s Maintenance plant and equipment.
• Experience in providing leadership to a small team, ensuring team safety, training employees and providing good clear communication / instructions.
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you!

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Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Peter Arundell | Parks Operational Leader | parundell@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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