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're looking for a proactive Team Leader Horticulture to lead our Horticulture team to deliver high-quality maintenance and enhance the presentation of Council's formal gardens, civic landscapes, and high-profile public spaces to a safe, functional and visually appealing standard.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love optimising systems, and enjoy leading and developing people, this could be your next big step. As part of the Parks and Gardens Department Leadership group, you will contribute to strategic planning and organisational decision-making.

About the Role

As the Team Leader - Horticulture, you will be responsible for supervising and leading a team to deliver horticultural maintenance services across Council-managed open spaces. This includes garden bed maintenance, planting, pruning, weed control, irrigation, and general horticultural maintenance activities.

You will plan and allocate daily tasks, monitor work quality, and ensure all activities are carried out safely and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of horticultural practices relevant to formal gardens and high-profile landscapes.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and coordinate a team of parks and horticulture staff to deliver high-quality maintenance of formal gardens and civic landscapes.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence with equipment software and reporting tools.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Suppotive people-first culture
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A role where your impact is visible every day

Apply now and help shape the future of our horticulture maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate a team of parks and horticulture staff to deliver high-quality maintenance of formal gardens and civic landscapes.
• Lead and support the team to drive productivity, safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Allocate daily work tasks, set priorities and monitor performance to ensure agreed standards, timelines and safety requirements are met.
• Oversee and participate in the maintenance and presentation of formal gardens, including, mowing, edging, planting, pruning, mulching, weed control, litter removal and seasonal displays.
• Plan and implement seasonal programs, garden changeovers and preparation for events and civic functions.
• Monitor plant health and garden condition, identifying issues and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Oversee the operation and basic maintenance of irrigation systems and coordinate fault reporting and repairs.
• Ensure plant, equipment and tools are operated, maintained and stored safely and in a serviceable condition.
• Lead by example in workplace health and safety compliance, hazard identification, risk management and incident reporting.

About You

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

• A Diploma in Horticulture or similar formal qualifications.
• Experience leading, supervising or coordinating staff in an operational parks or horticulture environment.
• Experience in the maintenance and presentation of formal gardens, civic landscapes or high-quality public open spaces.
• Sound experience in planning and delivering seasonal programs, garden changeovers and high-presentation landscape works.
• Experience in the safe operation and supervision of horticultural plant and equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and the ability to lead safe work practices.
• Current Agricultural Chemicals Users Permit (ACUP)
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Medium Rigid Driver's License.
• No relevant criminal record found in a Police Check.
• Valid Working with Children 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 a Rostered Day Off every fortnight

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: 6880841.

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 Todd Luckhurst, Coordinator Turf Management on (03) 9688 0200, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 19 April 2026 - 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. 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.