• Full time permanent position
• Band 4 $75,741 + 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 landscape team in local government. In this role you will undertake various landscaping services across the municipality in parks and gardens, with a strong emphasis on soft landscaping. You will be involved in planting and landscape upgrades of parks, gardens and streetscapes including day to day dealings with numerous departments and the public.

Who Are You

• You are qualified and experienced in the maintenance of high-quality urban landscapes.
• You have a proven history in landscape maintenance and the ability to organise the resources required to complete a job effectively.
• You have a proven history in the management of staff and the ability to provide direction in the field.
• You have the ability to assess situations, arrive at appropriate work solutions and show judgment as to when to contact/advise your Team Leader or Leading Hand.
• Have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the operation of plant and equipment used in landscape maintenance.
• A strong customer focus and 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 Terry Meehan, Senior Parks Officer – 0418 939 231.

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 Sunday 29 of June 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.