Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largestmunicipalities.

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

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

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

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspirationto 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 professional 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 secure 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
- Make a positive impact to your local community

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.

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📌 Crew Leader - Horticultural Maintenance (Melbourne)
🏢 Brimbank City Council
📍 Melbourne