• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 8 ($124,881.70 - $139,089.18) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced leader to manage the Parks and Horticultural team, driving safe, productive and high-performing operations. The role coordinates daily service delivery, develops maintenance programs, and ensures open spaces meet quality and customer service standards. You will lead continuous improvement, asset management practices, contractor performance, and provide high-level technical advice. As part of the management team, you will contribute to strategic planning and organisational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Parks and Horticultural team to drive productivity, safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.
• Develop and implement horticultural maintenance programs and service agreements to achieve high-quality open space outcomes.
• Establish and manage processes, systems, auditing and feedback to ensure service delivery meets agreed standards.
• Embed asset management principles, performance monitoring and intervention standards into parks and horticultural operations.
• Provide high-level technical and statutory advice and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making as part of the management team.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Horticulture, Conservation/Land Management, Business Administration or a related field, or substantial experience in open space management.
• Extensive experience leading, managing and coaching diverse, multidisciplinary teams in operational environments.
• Proven capability in developing strategies, policies, service levels and standards for parks, horticulture or open space management.
• Strong experience in procurement, tendering and contract management, including managing contractors and service agreements.
• Demonstrated experience in managing operating and capital budgets and delivering relevant projects.
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and risk management requirements.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence, with local government experience highly regarded.
• Valid Working with Children Check
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6850511.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Heath Chasemore Manager Parks & Gardens on 0402 265 048, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 29th January - 10pm

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

Child Safe Standards.

Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.