Crew Leader - Horticultural Maintenance

Closing date: 20/08/2026 11:45 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Works Depot, Operations Centre

Department: Parks and Public Realm

Compensation: Parks Level 8 AUD $92,110.05 - $92,110.05

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Crew Leader - Horticultural Maintenance

$92,110.05 per annum + Superannuation

Permanent Full Time - 36 Hour Week

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse, and proud - just like the community we serve.

Being community-first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused, and responsive; applying these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.

Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a Full Time Permanent staff member to join our team.

The role

Reporting to the Coordinator Parks Development, we are seeking a Crew Leader for Horticultural Maintenance who can bring their skills and experience to:

- Lead and motivate the Maintenance team in the field to deliver high-quality outcomes with a strong focus on team orientation and productivity.

- Oversee daily operations across Garden Maintenance programs.

- Undertake regular small plant audits to ensure machinery is accounted for and in good condition.

- Undertake when directed condition auditing of Park assets.

- Understanding incident management and assisting staff through the process.

- Implement and enforce safe work practices in accordance with OH&S; legislation, SWMS, risk assessments, and Council’s safety protocols.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, safety,



and service delivery, providing recommendations to the Parks Development Team Leader.

- Track and manage resource use (labour, equipment, and materials) to ensure works are completed on time.

- Deliver a high standard of customer service to internal stakeholders, user groups, and the general public, ensuring qualified communication and positive engagement.

- Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and support to team members to build capability and promote a positive team culture.

- Ensure all Parks Development activities align with Council’s Best Value principles and contribute to environmental sustainability.

To be considered you will have

- Local government experience is desirable

- Advanced knowledge of Horticultural practices.

- Demonstrate competent Computer skills, including the use of Microsoft windows packages.

- Skill and competency in the operation and maintenance of small plant and equipment for horticultural/landscaping works.

- Supervisory and Leadership skills.

- Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Procedures.

- Knowledge and understanding in all matters of safe plant use; work practices and workplace safety.

- Demonstrated customer service skills.

- Ability to work to and develop and improve Parks Development maintenance programs

Benefits of working at Brimbank include

- Rostered day off

- 36 hour working week

- 16 days of personal leave per year

- 20 weeks paid parental leave

- 8 weeks partner leave

- Make a positive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employee benefits,



please view Council's Employee Values Proposition

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Damien Weaver - [email protected]

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers

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📌 Crew Leader - Horticultural Maintenance (Australia)
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