Job Description
Job no: ******
n Work type: Permanent Full Time
n Classification: Band 3 - $70,****** pa plus super
n Categories: Parks & Natural Assets, Trades, Labour and Waste Services
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About the role
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In this role, you will lead a crew delivering high-quality maintenance across Council's parks, reserves, sports grounds, roadsides and streetscapes. You will help coordinate maintenance programs, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while contributing to the presentation and enjoyment of Greater Geelong's valued open spaces for the community.
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Work type: Two permanent full-time positions available
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Classification: Band 3 $70,838 pa plus super
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Key responsibilities include:
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Lead a crew to undertake inspections & works, effective and efficient with appropriate maintenance programming as directed by a Parks Supervisor.
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Lead a team in a range of horticultural maintenance tasks, including garden beds, open spaces and relevant park assets.
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Lead a crew operating and maintain plant/machinery and equipment in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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Work within all Council health and safety policies and procedures.
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Effective and productive recording of maintenance works undertaken time sheets and plant sheets or recorded on Councils Management Maintenance system.
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Undertake weed control activities, including manual removal and chemical application in parks, reserves and roadsides.
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About you
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To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant trade qualification (e.g. Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens,



or equivalent) and experience in providing leadership to a small crew.
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Extensive experience in the broad range of horticultural maintenance activities performed in the Parks environment.
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Experience in operating a range of Park's Maintenance plant and equipment.
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Experience in providing leadership to a small team, ensuring team safety, training employees and providing good clear communication / instructions.
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Experience and knowledge horticulture skills, practices and principals.
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A current Victorian Drivers Licence.
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A current LR/MR truck licence, or the ability and willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.
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Current Working with Children Check (Employee).
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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).
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Child Safety Responsibilities
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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 ourChild Safe Standards Management Policy .
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Diversity and Inclusion
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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.
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We are the City
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From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.
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We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.
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We Acknowledge the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the Land, Waterways and Skies. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We Acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are part of our Greater Geelong community today.
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Advertised: 26 Aug ******:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
n Applications close: 09 Sep ******:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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