Civic Landscaper – Parks & Public Spaces (Full-Time)

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered day off

Personal leave

Parental leave

Partner leave

Job summary

Brimbank City Council, one of Melbourne’s largest municipalities, is seeking a Full Time Permanent Landscaper based at our Sunshine offices. You will deliver landscape improvement, renewal and construction programs in line with designs and service plans.

Responsibilities include reading landscape plans, maintaining assets, mentoring apprentices, operating plant and equipment, and engaging with residents and contractors to deliver high-quality parks and public spaces.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in Landscape Construction or equivalent.
• Medium Rigid Driver’s Licence is mandatory.
• Recent landscaping/improvement experience.
• Bobcat or excavator licence is desirable.
• Traffic Management experience.
• First Aid qualification is required/advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver landscape improvement, renewal and construction programs in line with approved designs and service plans.
• Support delivery of council landscape projects, capital works and beautification initiatives.
• Enhance presentation and sustainability of parks, reserves and public spaces.
• Read landscape plans, planting schedules and construction drawings to ensure works meet specifications.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to apprentices and trainees.
• Operate and maintain plant, machinery and equipment used in landscape construction and maintenance.
• Engage with residents, contractors and council departments to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Medium Rigid Licence

First Aid

Traffic Management

Mentoring/Coaching apprentices

Education

Certificate 3 in Landscape Construction

Tools

Bobcat licence

Excavator licence

Job description

Brimbank City Council, one of Melbourne’s largest municipalities, is seeking a Full Time Permanent Landscaper based at our Sunshine offices. You will deliver landscape improvement, renewal and construction programs in line with designs and service plans.

Responsibilities include reading landscape plans, maintaining assets, mentoring apprentices, operating plant and equipment, and engaging with residents and contractors to deliver high-quality parks and public spaces.