• Full time permanent position
• Band 3 $68,111.44 + 11.5% Superannuation, allowances & fortnightly RDO
• Doncaster East Depot

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

With one of the largest networks of open space in metropolitan Melbourne including more than 300 parks, our outdoor facilities are a key part of life in Manningham. Recreation parks, sporting reserves, natural areas and neighbourhood parks are of great importance to our community and allow a wide range of opportunities for exercise, recreation, and local sports clubs.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We're constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic parks team and pave a career in local government. In this role you will undertake horticultural maintenance activities with a strong emphasis on the mowing of Manningham's beautiful open spaces. You will undertake programmed maintenance services throughout the municipality and provide quality outdoor green spaces for the residents of Manningham and the public. You will work in a progressive and supportive team and have day to day dealings with other parks areas, Council departments, and the public.

• Drive your passion for the creation of attractive open spaces and the operation of parks related plant and equipment.
• Work within a supportive and motivated parks team.
• Build a career within local government.

In this role you will work outdoors undertaking maintenance of Manningham's open space areas with a strong emphasis on the use of a ride on mowers and horticultural plant and equipment. You will be required to undertake programmed maintenance for the upkeep of parks, reserves and roadsides throughout the municipality. You will utilise your parks maintenance experience and skills to provide high quality outcomes and put your mark on the parks of Manningham in this rewarding role.

Skills and experience

• You are an experienced ride on mower/tractor operator with the ability to utilise tools and equipment to achieve quality horticultural and parks maintenance outcomes.
• You have the ability to assess situations, arrive at appropriate work solutions and show judgment as to when to contact/advise your senior officer.
• You have the ability to ensure that all open space road related operations comply with traffic safety and road signage regulations, avoiding hazards and are completed in accordance with established procedures and codes of practice.
• You are able to prioritise and organise yourself to achieve programmed maintenance schedules on time and in line with open space standards.
• You have a strong customer focus and are an excellent communicator.

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Andrew Graydon, Senior Parks Officer – Open Space on 0418 687 598.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email [email protected] or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Monday 28 April 2025 at 11.00pm

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.