Landscape & Playspace Officer

Landscape & Playspace Officer

Full Time

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Job no: 496049
Categories: Government and Defence

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Salary from $69,684 + Superannuation + Fortnightly RDO + Overtime + Industry training + Allowances 
• Based in Notting Hill
• Applications close Sunday 24th May 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 looking for an enthusiastic team player to join the Horticultural Services Department as part of the Landscape and Playspace team.

About the Role

As a Landscape and Playspace Officer, you will be responsible for the maintenance of Council's open space assets in a supportive team.

Your daily routine may include

• Installing and maintaining landscape assets
• Playground inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• Minor landscaping, unsealed path construction and maintenance
• Nature strip reinstatements, timber fencing/bollard installation
• Operation and minor maintenance of machinery/equipment
• Working cooperatively with others
• Conducting your work safely at all times

About You

To be successful in this role you are highly motivated, friendly, approachable, flexible, and hardworking. You are a team player who has a passion for open space asset maintenance with attention to detail, and thrives working in an ever-changing environment

Requirements of the position

• Current manual Victorian drivers' license
• Medium Rigid Truck license or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
• Some experience in landscape maintenance and equipment
• Pre-employment Medical Assessment
• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Valid Right to Work in Australia

Desirable but not essential:

• Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscaping/construction) or equivalent
• Skid steer license 
• Traffic management control accreditation 
• Playground Safety Inspector Level 1 accreditation 

Benefits

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

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and development opportunities; and
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

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

Applications close Sunday 24th May.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Andrew Bailey on 03 9518 3727 or at [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]

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.

Position Description

Advertised: 05 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time