Horticulture Officer

About Maribyrnong City Council

Maribyrnong City Council is dedicated to fostering a connected, inclusive community where residents, businesses, and visitors can thrive. Situated in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, it is one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities, recognized for its cultural diversity, creativity, and strong community spirit. The Council prioritizes providing innovative services and opportunities to support its community's present and future needs.

Position Overview

We are conducting an extensive recruitment for several Horticulture Officer roles within the Parks and Gardens team at Maribyrnong. This presents a significant chance to join a team responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of parks, gardens, sports grounds, streetscapes, and open spaces, contributing to safe, visually pleasing, and sustainable environments that enhance community wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality horticultural maintenance duties including weed control, mowing, brushcutting, watering, pruning, planting, and mulching.
• Assist in scheduling and planning seasonal horticulture and park maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a Trade Certificate in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, or an equivalent qualification.
• Extensive hands-on experience providing a comprehensive range of horticultural and park maintenance services, ideally across multiple locations.
• Experience adhering to established horticultural and parks maintenance programs, including reporting completed tasks, planning future works, and working effectively in a coordinated team environment.
• Capable of maintaining and safely operating various equipment and tools relevant to parks maintenance and horticulture.
• Hold a valid Medium Rigid Driver's License.
• Must have and maintain an unrestricted Working with Children Check as required for the role.
• Successful clearance of a Police Check with no relevant criminal record.

Why Work at Maribyrnong?

• Collaborate with a friendly, supportive, and professional multidisciplinary team across various functions.
• Benefit from a flexible, inclusive workplace culture.
• Contribute in a role aligned with organizational values and community impact.
• Enjoy a work schedule featuring a 9-day fortnight.

Additional Information

Maribyrnong City Council actively promotes child safety and wellbeing, adhering strictly to related Victorian legislation and standards. Recruitment and selection involve child safety checks, including Working with Children Check verification and relevant interview questions. The Council encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with disabilities, and ensures accessibility throughout its recruitment process.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience by 10 pm on the closing date of 2 August 2026. Candidates should indicate willingness for temporary appointments if applicable. For enquiries, please contact the Coordinator for Parks and Horticulture.