Open Space Maintenance Officer Talent Pool (Band 3)

Employment type: Talent Pool for Full time, Permanent and Fixed Term opportunities

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 3 salary from $75,715.99 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Hoppers Crossing based

IMPORTANT: This recruitment process is not for an immediate vacancy, but to establish a Talent Pool for future Ongoing or Temporary roles that may arise over the next six months.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader Open Space Maintenance, you, as part of the Open Space team, will participate in horticulture and targeted parks maintenance tasks.

This role will see you taking the next step up in your career by leading and directing the day-to-day tasks of a small crew. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and experience while also helping develop others in the team.

What your day will look like

·         Maintaining trees, gardens, parks, sporting fields, plantation drains and/or road reserves

·         Understanding and working to the schedule set by Team Leader and Leading Hand

·         Taking responsibility for the care of plant, tools and equipment

·         Eradicating weeds by both manual and chemical techniques

·         Basic public infrastructure cleansing

·         Ensuring works are undertaken in a safe manner

What you will bring

·         Horticulture Certificate or equivalent with related industry experience. (essential)

·         Experience and skills in weed/plant identification. (essential)

·         Ability to work with other employees and deal with the public in a courteous manner. (essential)

·         Experience in use and maintenance of small plant. (essential)

·         Ability to take instructions and fulfill directives to ensure allocated daily tasks are met. (essential)

·         First Aid Certificate (Level 1/2). (preferred but not essential)

·         Roadside safety training. (preferred but not essential)

·         Chemical Users Certificate. (preferred but not essential)

·         Licence to drive a motor vehicle and truck (up to 13.9T). (preferred)

·         Experience in supervision of staff / contractors. (preferred)

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applicants may be contacted as opportunities arise if they are considered suitable. Due to the ongoing nature of this recruitment process, communication of an outcome for your application may be delayed.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 9 November 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Michael Schirmer, Team Leader Open Space Maintenance on 8734 4585.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.