Natural Reserves Maintenance Officer
Natural Reserves Maintenance Officer
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Job Description
Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.
Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston now is the time to join our team!
About the position
Council is looking for a Natural Reserves Maintenance Officer within the Operations Department who will be responsible for delivering horticultural maintenance programs within coastal areas. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Implementing maintenance programs to within natural reserves through the application of horticultural conservation and specialist plant and equipment skills.
About you
- Certificate III or equivalent experience in Natural Resource Management Horticulture or related discipline.
- Experience maintaining and enhancing Parks and Conservation Areas and garden beds to a visually pleasing aesthetic.
- A strong understanding of safe work practices.
Benefits of working at Frankston City Council
Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values Kinder Fairer Smarter. As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:
- Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
- Access to professional and career development opportunities
- Purchased leave
- Paid Parental leave
- Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
- Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
- Employee assistance program
- Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.
This position is a Band 2A currently remunerated at $65336.84 per annum plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions please contact Alex Milicic on
The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.
Culture at Frankston City Council
Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners the Bunurong people as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.
Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all encourage applications from individuals of all ages backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are culturally diverse LGBTQIA or who have a disability to apply.
Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors employees contractors and volunteers.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process as well as how this role can be flexible for you.
Pre-Employment Information
You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia certified copies of your qualifications a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
