Supervisor City Entrances

As Supervisor City Entrances, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing Ballarat’s entrances, roundabouts, streetscapes, and garden beds. This position ensures the City of Ballarat continues to be recognised for excellence in horticultural maintenance and presentation. You will lead a dedicated team and work closely within internal stakeholders and external contractors to deliver high standards of horticultural practice. Key responsibilities include coordinating maintenance programs, managing horticultural and irrigation assets, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant plans and policies. This role also involves mentoring staff, scheduling resources for maximum efficiency, and contributing to long‑term planning through master plans and improvement projects. Your leadership will help shape the city’s green spaces and uphold Ballarat’s reputation as a leader in urban presentation. About you We are seeking someone with: You are an experienced horticulture professional with a passion for maintaining and enhancing public spaces. You hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent) and bring at least five years of supervisory experience in parks and gardens operations. Your background includes managing, installing, and maintaining a wide range of irrigation systems, as well as coordinating projects from start to finish. You have a solid understanding of Local Government operations and the diverse maintenance activities involved in parks and gardens, coupled with strong skills in asset management and project coordination. With demonstrated experience in staff supervision and development, you lead teams effectively while ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety procedures. A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential and maintained throughout your employment. Key Selection Criteria A Certificate 3 or Diploma in Horticulture, or equivalent or lesser qualification with relevant work experience in a similar supervisory role. Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills for dealing with staff and the community, and the preparation of quotes, tenders, and business cases. Demonstrated practical experience in the supervision of staff and the maintenance of City Entrances. Demonstrated ability to manage the horticultural needs for specific projects, floral displays, and indigenous plantings. Experience in the management, installation, and maintenance of a wide range of irrigation system types. Experience in landscape installation and tree management techniques. Demonstrated ability to implement and monitor adherence to health and safety policies and procedures within a team environment. Current Victorian Driver Licence. Be Part of Something More: Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accountability in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact. There’s more to remuneration than just salary. Here are some key benefits you might value: Learning and development programmes Flexible work policies Employee benefits programme To Apply To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 27 November 2025. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and respond to the Key Selection Criteria. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. Contact For any additional questions, please contact David Keighrey, Coordinator Gardens and Natural Resources on ***. At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at ***************@ballarat.com.au We’re proud to be a child‑safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check. #J-18808-Ljbffr