• Lead a team to make a positive contribution to the maintenance of horticulture, outdoor public art, playspaces and community facility surrounds.
• Permanent position, flexible hybrid options, Narre Warren-based
• Salary range $130,497 to $146,231 plus Super (subject to experience) and monthly RDO for full time 40-hour weeks

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s southeast. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey 

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Access to diverse professional development opportunities.
• Conveniently located near Westfield shopping centre, with an adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.

VIBE (Casey Works Centre) is home to the Open Space & City Greening business unit and offers modern, smart, and functional workspaces which support the service and operational needs of the Infrastructure & Open Space Department.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

We’ve created this exciting new leadership role within the Open Space and City Greening Business Unit in response to continued growth across the City of Casey.  This is a fast-paced, delivery-focused position offering genuine variety and the chance to make a real impact. If you're looking to stretch yourself professionally in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.

What you’ll deliver

• Lead the management and maintenance of Casey’s horticulture, outdoors public art, community facility surrounds and playspace assets.
• Lead the design and implementation of specific minor capital works and programs for horticulture, outdoor public art, community facility surrounds and playspaces within the City of Casey Capital Works Program.
• Provision of effective contract management in the areas of horticulture, outdoor public art, community facility surrounds and playspace maintenance and minor capital works.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of horticulture, landscape management and/or playground management.
• Extensive and proven experience in supervision of staff and managing contractors.
• Proven ability to provide positive leadership to a multidisciplinary, high performing team.
• A tertiary qualification in horticulture, landscape management, recreation or a related field.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, and possibly a Psychometric Assessment.
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Eligibility to apply

Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for this position in line with the Workforce Management Policy for internal movements.

To find out more about the role, please contact Kristen Jackson

Head of Open Space and City Greening, on 9705 5879 and krjackson@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Sunday 13 July2025.

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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