Senior Gardener: Lead Parks & Landscapes Team

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hume City Council is seeking a Lead Gardener to supervise horticultural works across parks, reserves and designated areas. You will ensure high standards of maintenance, safety, and data-driven service delivery, coordinating with teams to protect park assets.

The role involves supervising apprentices and staff, operating equipment, and planning maintenance activities within established programs. A current Drivers Licence and Cert 3 Horticulture are required.

Formación

• Horticultural industry knowledge and best practices.
• Safe operation of horticultural plant and equipment.
• Experience with keeping records of works performed.
• Proficiency with basic computer software (MS Office).
• Ability to supervise a small horticultural team.
• Strong planning and prioritisation of tasks.
• Customer-focused approach and good teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and implement works for high profile landscapes per service levels.
• Supervise apprentices, labourers and staff to meet daily tasks.
• Operate horticultural equipment for asset maintenance.
• Conduct pre-site risk assessments to ensure safety.
• Demonstrate and document safe machinery operation and herbicide handling.
• Gather data for performance indicators to monitor service.
• Participate in meetings to improve services and select plant items.
• Work within a team to maintain various parks and reserves.

Conocimientos

Horticulture knowledge

Equipment safety

Record keeping

Computers

Team supervision

Work planning

Customer focus

Teamwork

Educación

Certificate 3 Horticulture

Descripción del empleo

Hume City Council is seeking a Lead Gardener to supervise horticultural works across parks, reserves and designated areas. You will ensure high standards of maintenance, safety, and data-driven service delivery, coordinating with teams to protect park assets.

The role involves supervising apprentices and staff, operating equipment, and planning maintenance activities within established programs. A current Drivers Licence and Cert 3 Horticulture are required.