• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 6 ($99,705 - $108,027) + 12% super + 9-day fortnight
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

The Opportunity

Exciting Recruitment drive within the Parks and Gardens team! With multiple vacancies available, this is a rare opportunity to secure a role within our Parks and Gardens team.

Our team is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the municipality's valued parks, gardens, sportsgrounds, streetscapes and open spaces, helping to create safe, visually appealing and sustainable places that improve the liveability and wellbeing of our community.

Our team members are motivated and collaborative, and we are committed to continuous improvement, both in the spaces we maintain and in our people. We are looking for hardworking, positive and team-focused individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional open space outcomes.

This is an opportunity for skilled and experienced horticulture and parks maintenance professionals to join the Parks and Gardens team at Maribyrnong.

Key Responsibilities

The Parks Technical Officer is responsible for ensuring that all horticultural maintenance activities meet Council's quality standards, service levels, and safety requirements. The role ensures high-quality horticultural outcomes through detailed quality assurance, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Diploma in Horticulture or similar formal qualifications
• Substantial experience in conducting horticultural quality audits and inspections, including identifying defects, assessing compliance, and preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Demonstrated experience in horticultural maintenance and open space maintenance and presentation, supported by well-developed technical knowledge of horticultural practices.
• Experience in contract administration and management, including KPI monitoring, non‑conformance reporting, conducting performance meetings and assessing maintenance standards.
• Experience in works programming, horticultural scheduling, or resource planning.
• Demonstrated experience in using digital systems, such as inspection tools, work management systems, mobile apps, or reporting platforms.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, audit findings, and recommendations.
• Required to have and maintain, at all times where required for the performance of your duties or otherwise by Council, a valid, unrestricted Working with Children Check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight!

If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download your PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6914480.

To express your interest in this role, please send your Resume and a brief Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience in support of your application by 10:00pm on the closing date.

Enquiries: For further queries regarding this position, please contact Laura Murphy, Coordinator Parks and Horticulture on 0428 283 719, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 2 August 2026 - 10.00pm.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.