• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Salary from $66,824 + Superannuation + RDO + Overtime + Industry training + Allowances
• Based in Notting Hill
• Applications close 11.55pm Sunday 8th June

About Us

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player to join the Horticultural Services Department as part of the Landscape and Playspace team.

About the Role:

As a Landscape and Playspace Officer, you will be responsible for both proactive and reactive maintenance of Council's open space assets within in a supportive team-based environment.

Your daily routine may include:

• Installing and maintaining landscape assets.
• Minor landscaping, unsealed path construction and maintenance.
• Nature strip reinstatements, timber fencing/bollard installation.
• Playground inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Operation and minor maintenance of equipment.
• Working cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractors.
• Conducting your work with a safety mindset.

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About You:

• To be successful in this role you are highly motivated, friendly, approachable, flexible, and hardworking.
• You are a team player who has a passion for open space asset maintenance, attention to detail and working in an ever-changing environment.

Requirements of the position:

• Current manual Victorian drivers' license.
• Some experience in landscape maintenance and equipment.
• Pre-employment Medical Assessment.
• Employee Working with Children’s Check.
• Satisfactory National Police Check.
• Valid Right to Work in Australia.
• Willingness to obtain skills outlined below under highly desirable.

Desirable but not essential:

• Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscaping/construction) or equivalent.
• Medium Rigid Truck license or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Skid steer loader license or willingness to obtain with the first 3 months of employment.
• Demonstrated application of relevant Traffic management control procedures and Accreditation.
• Understanding the requirements in providing safe playground facilities and willingness to obtain Certified Playground Safety Inspector accreditation within the first 3 months of employment.

Benefits:

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and development opportunities; and
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

• Interviews will be conducted throughout the advertisement period with the emphasis on hiring the successful candidate as soon as possible.

Enquiries:

• Are you excited about the role?
• You have a positive attitude, willingness to learn but may not quite have all the skills?
• We would like to hear from you!
• Need some further information?
• To discuss this exciting & rewarding opportunity further, please contact Andrew Bailey on 03 9518 3727 or [email protected]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.