Excellent opportunity to join the Kingston Open Space Team in a supportive and collaborative environment
Full Time - Permanent role
$76,383 - $81,228 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
Location: Dingley Village
The Role
As a Horticulture Crew Leader within the Open Space team, you will lead a small crew delivering high-quality horticultural maintenance across Kingston's parks, gardens, and public open spaces.
Based at Dingley Village, this hands‐on leadership style balances practical fieldwork with day‐to‐day crew coordination, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to a standard the community can take pride in.
Lead and coordinate a field crew in the maintenance of parks, gardens, streetscapes, and reserves across the municipality
Plan and prioritise daily work schedules, allocating tasks in line with seasonal requirements and service standards
Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with safe work practices, relevant legislation, and Council policies
Mentor crew members, supporting skills development and a positive, collaborative team culture
About You
Demonstrated experience in horticulture or open space maintenance, with a background in a supervisory or leading-hand capacity
Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent practical qualification and experience
Current Victorian driver's licence; HR licence or similar an advantage
Solid understanding of workplace health and safety obligations in an outdoor environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate a team effectively in the field
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston's values of
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make a difference
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show care and respect
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take pride in our work
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are better together
Don't meet every single requirement for this role?
At Kingston 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 submit your application.
Please note that some roles have mandatory qualifications, licences, registrations, or experience requirements that must be meet.
Enquiries:
For any enquiries about the position, please contact Chris Nicholson Horticulture Coordinator, at ******
To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ******
About Kingston
Kingston Council's collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment.
The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD.
We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens,



planning, arts and management.
Why you'll love working for us?
At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds.
Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
Salary Packaging
Purchase leave options
Career development opportunities,
Study/development assistance
Discounted gym memberships
16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Social club events
Close to Public transport
Free Onsite parking
For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
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📌 Horticulture Crew Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Kingston City Council
📍 Melbourne