Senior Horticulture Crew Leader | Hybrid Growth

City of Kingston Careers; 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%

Professional development

Accrued day off every four weeks

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Job summary

City of Kingston is seeking a Horticulture Crew Leader to guide a small team delivering high‑quality maintenance across parks and public spaces. Based in Dingley Village, the role blends hands‑on work with daily crew coordination to meet service standards.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in horticulture, a Certificate III in Horticulture, a valid Victorian driver’s licence, and a focus on safety and teamwork in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leading-hand experience in horticulture or open space maintenance.
• Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent practical qualification.
• Sound knowledge of WHS and safety practices outdoors.
• Ability to coordinate a field crew and communicate effectively.
• Current Victorian driver's licence; HR licence is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a field crew in parks, gardens, and reserves.
• Plan daily work schedules and allocate tasks to the crew.
• Ensure works comply with safety rules, legislation, and policies.
• Mentor crew members and foster a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Horticulture knowledge

Driver's license

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

City of Kingston is seeking a Horticulture Crew Leader to guide a small team delivering high‑quality maintenance across parks and public spaces. Based in Dingley Village, the role blends hands‑on work with daily crew coordination to meet service standards.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in horticulture, a Certificate III in Horticulture, a valid Victorian driver’s licence, and a focus on safety and teamwork in outdoor environments.