- Fixed term Full time position (3 years
apprenticeship)
- Starting at Circa $68K + 12% superannuation,
allowances & fortnightly RDO
- Doncaster
East Depot
- Commencing
February 2026
Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and
galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that
Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
With one of the largest networks of open space in
metropolitan Melbourne including more than 300 parks, our outdoor facilities
are a key part of life in Manningham. Recreation parks, sporting reserves,
natural areas and neighbourhood parks are of great importance to our community
and allow a wide range of opportunities for exercise, recreation, and local
sports clubs.
We provide challenging and rewarding employment
opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive
and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of
benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career
development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
We’re constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and
enthusiastic individual to launch a career in horticulture and open space
maintenance. If you’re passionate about learning, enjoy working outdoors in all
weather conditions, and thrive in a team environment, this role is for you.
You’ll be involved in scheduled garden maintenance, seasonal planting, and soft
landscape upgrades across parks, gardens, and streetscapes, while also having
the chance to contribute your own ideas and creativity to enhance Manningham’s
parks and gardens.
What you’ll bring
You have good communication skills (both verbal and
written), are tech-savvy, and demonstrate a proactive attitude with the drive
to develop technical skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. You have a
genuine interest in horticulture and the environment, are reliable and eager to
learn, work well in a team and with a variety of people, and are ready to
commit to a structured apprenticeship program. Previous horticultural and/or
landscaping experience, including the use of maintenance equipment, is desirable
but not essential, and a current Victorian Driver’s Licence is essential.
Skills and Experience
- Assist in the upkeep and presentation of
Council’s parks, gardens, and open spaces through horticultural maintenance
activities.
- Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and
machinery safely and effectively.
- Accurately record operational tasks using
Council’s asset management system.
- Work collaboratively within a team to meet
service delivery and customer satisfaction goals.
- Participate in training and contribute to
maintaining a safe work environment.
- Attend scheduled tertiary training at a
Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- Follow direction, complete landscape works to
a high standard and embrace feedback.
- Assess situations, arrive at appropriate work
solutions, and demonstrate sound judgment.
- Have a passion for horticulture and a desire
to continually improve.
- Enhance and develop your skills in the
maintenance of parks and gardens.
Position Description can be viewed below or is
available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies
How to
Apply
Click APPLY
to submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Nick Lyell, Acting
Senior Parks Officer – Urban Horticulture and Park Assets, on 0499 800 527.
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us
Applications
close on Monday 8 December 2025 at 11:00pm.
Council
recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure
equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications
from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,
gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies
and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.
If you
require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,
please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council
is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a
Working with Children Check.
