Horticultural and Playground Maintenance Assistant

- Ongoing Full Time
- Salary: $73,820 pa + super + allowances + 9 day fortnight
- Location: Croydon

The City of Maroondah is a municipality that blends the best of both city and country lifestyle and facilities. With a current population of around 120,000, Maroondah is home to over 10,000 businesses that employ over 48,000 people.

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and practical individual with an interest in horticulture, parks and playground maintenance to join Council’s Parks and Open Space team.

The Horticultural and Playground Maintenance Assistant reports directly to the Team Leader Parks and Open Space and is responsible for assisting the Playground Maintenance Specialist in the maintenance of Council facilities and open spaces.

The role will assist with the inspection, installation, repair and maintenance of playgrounds, as well as horticultural activities including tree planting and landscaping of parks, gardens, reserves, playgrounds, roadsides, road medians and paths.

A key component of the position is assisting with playground inspections and asset surveillance, completing maintenance requests and maintaining accurate, auditable electronic records to support Council’s playground maintenance programs.

To be successful you will need:

- Year 10 or 11/Basic Vocational Training, including Pre-apprenticeship, Pre-vocational, Proficiency or Traineeship Certificates.
- Experience and/or a demonstrated interest in horticulture,



land management, parks maintenance or playground maintenance.
- A current Victorian Driver Licence.
- A current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee).
- Demonstrated experience using computers, electronic devices and applications to maintain accurate and auditable records.
- Demonstrated experience using tools, power tools and equipment associated with playground, open space and horticultural maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organise day-to-day work, work under minimal supervision and achieve required timelines and objectives.
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, contractors and members of the public.
- Experience in a trade’s assistant, handyman, maintenance, welding or fabrication setting would be advantageous. A qualification in carpentry, vehicle mechanics, fitting and turning or a similar trade would also be highly regarded.
- A Medium Rigid Truck Licence is desirable but is not an essential requirement for this position.

As part of our selection process, you may be required to have pre-employment checks. (Medical, Psychometric Assessment, CrimCheck and Working with Children Check - Employee).

Applications must be submitted online please visit our Careers @ Maroondah www.maroondah.vic.gov.au

For further information please contact Tim Louis, Team Leader Parks and Open Space on 04•• ••• 435.

Closing Date: Sunday 15 November 2026

📌 Horticultural and Playground Maintenance Assistant (Croydon)
🏢 Maroondah City Council
📍 Croydon