• Exciting opportunity in horticultural maintenance for a driven team leader
• Full time, permanent opportunity
• Fortnightly rostered day off
• Band 4 $72K - $77Kper annum (plus industry allowance) + Superannuation

About the role
The role is responsible for leading a dedicated team working in partnership with stakeholders, both internal and external, to maintain our existing horticultural assets and places as well as create new, vibrant, and sustainable ones that meet the current and future needs of our community.

This position oversees and undertakes day-to-day horticultural maintenance associated with the care of Council’s open spaces, specifically parks and gardens. The position is an integral part of the Parks team and is responsible for providing services that meet the needs of customers across the range of local government open space services and planning for the delivery of services and monitoring the performance of service providers.

In this role you will:

• Supervise the operations of the Horticultural Maintenance team
• Assist the Team Leader Horticultural Maintenance in directing work teams to maintain parks and open spaces to specified standards in the areas of mowing, landscaping, planting weed control, cleaning, trimming and other associated park maintenance functions
• Organise other staff and supervise their work when working as part of a team
• Carry out horticultural maintenance operations requiring a high level of skill and judgment as well as organise horticultural construction and development works
• Foster a positive team culture and be a role model the demonstration of Council’s organisational values
• Ensure crew members routinely maintain equipment in accordance with maintenance procedures to maximise safety and clean working conditions, immediately highlight any incidents of inappropriate use or mechanical abuse to the Team Leader
• Ensure all OH & S/Risk Management requirements and specific staff's training needs are met
• Undertake other duties as and when directed by the Team Leader Horticultural Maintenance and the Coordinator Open Space, Horticulture and Biodiversity
• Carry out horticultural maintenance operations requiring a high level of skill and judgment as well as organise horticultural construction and development works
• Utilise all tools, small plant and equipment associated with horticulture Conduct regular perception and condition audits on Parks
• Monitor irrigation and rectification work in parks and open space
• Contribute to an accurate plant inventory for all sites and prepare lists detailing plant replacement requirements
• Ensure all OH & S/Risk Management requirements and specific staff's training needs are met
• Foster a positive team culture and be a role model the demonstration of Council’s organisational values

About you
You are passionate about horticulture and high quality public open space, with key leadership abilities and qualities including supervising and communicating with staff. The role requires experience with safe operation and maintenance of a range of turf and horticultural plant and equipment. You are willing to identify and recommend improvements and/or modifications to work processes to foster a continuous improvement mindset in your team and improve the quality of open space maintenance throughout your area of responsibility.

The following are also required:

• A qualification in Horticulture/Landscape Management, related field, or substantial on-the-job experience in the parks/landscaping maintenance field
• Enjoy working outdoors in a team
• Experience carrying out a wide range of parks and gardens maintenance activities
• Excellent plant identification
• Experience in leading a team
• Ability to support crew members and assist in their development
• Ability to support, mentor, and teach interns, students, and apprentices
• Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a positive workplace environment
• Experience in communicating, liaising, and interacting with the public
• Experience in utilisation of parks/landscaping related asset management systems such as Confirm
• Current Australian Driver's License
• Current truck (MR) license is desirable/willing to obtain
• Agriculture Chemical User Permit is desirable/willing to obtain
• Excellent judgement and management skills to effectively lead and direct the team, while understanding the requirements of the role and team
• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to organisational values and behaviours
• A level of physical fitness required to perform the physical inherent requirements to the position
• A satisfactory Police Records Check and Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for this position

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Pre-employment medical assessment
• Evidence of right to work in Australia

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

 Crew Leader Horticultural Maintenance - Position Description - May 2026.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: 31st of May 2026 at 11.55pm

For a confidential discussion or further information please contact Lia De Gruchy on 03 9524 3464 or ldegruchy@gleneira.vic.gov.au.

What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.