The Role:

The position plays a key role in the management and maintenance of the City of Ballarat’s open and outdoor spaces including community parks, reserve assets, streetscapes and recreational spaces.

This position has a key role in supervising, developing, and training the Parks Maintenance Team in the delivery of high standards of horticultural practice that maintains and enhances the reputation of the City of Ballarat as a leader in horticultural maintenance and presentation.

About You:

The successful candidate will have previous experience in supervising field staff and managing contractors in a Parks Maintenance / Parks & Gardens environment. They will have detailed knowledge of modern horticultural practices relevant to the areas of specialisation, e.g. garden maintenance, weed control techniques, irrigation management, landscape design and construction, turf maintenance and tree maintenance.

They will have a demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service, along with the ability to provide technical advice in the development and management of maintenance schedules.

To Apply:

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 12 March 2025.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and respond to the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact:

For any additional questions, please contact Dean Chester, Coordinator Urban Forest and Open Space, email deanchester@ballarat.vic.gov.au or call 0409388747.

Be Part of Something More:

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.