- Band 5 - salary commencing at $85,114.74 per annum + 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience)

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council seeking an experienced and motivated Parks Maintenance Team Leader to lead the delivery of high-quality parks maintenance services across Moonee Valley's diverse network of parks, reserves and open space assets.

Reporting to the Parks and Open Space Maintenance Lead, you will coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities, supervise operational staff and contractors, and help ensure our public spaces remain safe, attractive and accessible for the community. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on leader with a strong background in horticulture, parks maintenance or open space management who enjoys leading teams, solving operational challenges and contributing to the continuous improvement of public open spaces.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of scheduled and reactive parks maintenance programs across Council's parks, reserves and open space assets.
- Supervise, mentor and support Parks Maintenance employees to deliver high-quality services and maintain safe work practices.
- Assist with customer enquiries, site inspections and the resolution of operational issues relating to parks and reserves.
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure works are delivered in accordance with agreed specifications, budgets and timeframes.
- Conduct inspections of parks, reserves and associated assets, identifying maintenance requirements and opportunities for improvement.




- Support the development and continuous improvement of maintenance programs, service standards and operational procedures.
- Assist with monitoring expenditure, processing invoices and contributing to budget planning activities.
- Oversee the safe and effective use of plant, machinery, tools and equipment.
- Promote a positive team culture focused on safety, customer service, environmental sustainability and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

- Certificate III or Diploma in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience supervising teams in parks maintenance, horticulture, open space management or a related field.
- Robust knowledge of parks maintenance operations, horticultural practices and open space asset management.
- Sound understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements, risk management principles and safe work practices.
- Experience coordinating contractors and managing operational work programs.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, contractors and members of the public.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using asset management or maintenance management systems.
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
- Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

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📌 Parks Maintenance Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Moonee Valley City Council
📍 Melbourne