Horticulture Crew Leader — Open Space, Hybrid & Growth

Parks & Open Space; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible Work Options

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Learning and development opportunities

Accrued day off every four weeks

Salary Packaging

Purchase leave options

Study/development assistance

Discounted gym memberships

16 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Close to Public transport

Free Onsite parking

Job summary

Kingston City Council is seeking an Open Space Crew Leader based at Dingley Village to lead a small field crew delivering horticultural maintenance across parks, gardens, and public spaces. The role balances hands-on work with daily crew coordination, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in horticulture, a Certificate III in Horticulture, a valid Victorian driver’s licence (HR licence advantageous), and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in horticulture or open space maintenance in a supervisory/leading-hand capacity.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a field crew across parks, gardens, streetscapes, and reserves.
• Plan and prioritise daily work schedules and allocate tasks.
• Ensure works follow safety, legislation, and council policies.
• Mentor crew members and foster a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

Kingston City Council is seeking an Open Space Crew Leader based at Dingley Village to lead a small field crew delivering horticultural maintenance across parks, gardens, and public spaces. The role balances hands-on work with daily crew coordination, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in horticulture, a Certificate III in Horticulture, a valid Victorian driver’s licence (HR licence advantageous), and a strong focus on