Crew Leader Landscape & Playspaces

Job no: 495837
Categories: Farming, Animals and Conservation, Government and Defence
 

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Salary from $75,800 + Superannuation + RDO + Overtime + industry training + weekly small plant allowance of $40p/w for suitably qualified operators
• Based in Notting Hill
• Applications close Sunday 18th January 2026

About Us

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced team player to join the Horticultural Services Department as part of the Landscape and Playspaces team.

About the Role:

As Crew Leader, you will be collaboratively working within and assisting to progressively lead the Landscape & Playspace team to deliver both proactive and reactive maintenance of Council's open space assets within the municipality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain a range of landscape assets
• Operation and minor maintenance of horticultural and landscape plant and equipment
• Playground maintenance and repairs
• Work cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractors
• Minor landscaping and restoration
• Nature strip reinstatements, timber fencing/bollard installation
• Unsealed path maintenance/construction

About You: 

To be successful in this role you are highly motivated, friendly, approachable, flexible and hardworking.

You are a team player who is looking to further develop leadership skills, take pride in maintaining open space for the community and work in a constantly changing environment.

You will also have:

• Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscaping/construction) or demonstrated Landscaping experience
• Experienced in a mix of hard and soft landscape maintenance and equipment
• Commitment to occupational health and safety and quality control processes
• Current manual Victorian drivers' license
• Medium Rigid Truck license or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
• Skid steer loader license or willingness to obtain with the first 3 months of employment
• Basic carpentry trade skills
• Demonstrated application of relevant Traffic management control procedures and Accreditation.
• Understanding the requirements in providing safe playground facilities and Certified Playground Safety Inspector accreditation (desirable) or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months of employment

Benefits:

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:

• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and accessible management
• Flexible working arrangement
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Interviews will be conducted throughout the advertisement period with the emphasis on hiring the successful candidate as soon as possible.

Enquiries:

If you would like to discuss this exciting & rewarding opportunity further, please contact Andrew Bailey on 9518 3727 or [email protected]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

Position Description

Advertised: 19 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time