Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largestmunicipalities.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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The role

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

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- Lead and motivate the Maintenance team in the field to deliver high-quality outcomes with a strong focus on team orientation and productivity.
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- Oversee daily operations across Garden Maintenance programs.
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- Undertake regular small plant audits to ensure machinery is accounted for and in good condition.
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- Undertake when directed condition auditing of Park assets.
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- Understanding incident management and assisting staff through the process.
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- Implement and enforce safe work practices in accordance with OH&S; legislation, SWMS, risk assessments, and Council's safety protocols.
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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, safety, and service delivery, providing recommendations to the Parks Development Team Leader.
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- Track and manage resource use (labour, equipment, and materials) to ensure works are completed on time.
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- Deliver a high standard of customer service to internal stakeholders, user groups, and the general public,



ensuring professional communication and positive engagement.
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- Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and support to team members to build capability and promote a positive team culture.
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- Ensure all Parks Development activities align with Council's Best Value principles and contribute to environmental sustainability.
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To be considered you will have

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- Local government experience is desirable
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- Advanced knowledge of Horticultural practices.
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- Demonstrate competent Computer skills, including the use of Microsoft windows packages.
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- Skill and competency in the operation and maintenance of small plant and equipment for horticultural/landscaping works.
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- Supervisory and Leadership skills.
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- Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Procedures.
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- Knowledge and understanding in all matters of safe plant use; work practices and workplace safety.
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- Demonstrated customer service skills.
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- Ability to work to and develop and improve Parks Development maintenance programs
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Benefits of working at Brimbank include

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- Rostered day off
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- 36 hour working week
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- 16 days of personal leave per year
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- 20 weeks paid parental leave
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- Make a positive impact to your local community
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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 chance of a career at Brimbank.

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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.

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

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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 (Victoria)
🏢 Brimbank City Council
📍 Victoria