Parks Presentation Team Leader

Parks Presentation Team Leader (Horticulture) Join to apply for the Parks Presentation Team Leader (Horticulture) role at Banyule City Council .Applications close 9 December 2025 at 11:45pm. Overview Lead people. Grow culture. Shape Banyule’s green spaces. If you’re a horticulturist who loves leading people and wants to build your leadership career, this role gives you the chance to shape both your team and the quality of Banyule’s parks and gardens. What you’ll do Set the tone for a positive, supportive, and high‑performing culture. Coach staff, develop emerging leaders, create an environment where people feel valued, motivated, and proud of their work. Guide horticulture operations, nursery production, and depot stores, with impact visible across every park and garden in Banyule. Ensure parks, gardens, and open spaces are maintained to a high standard. Supervise gardening and weed‑control teams, oversee nursery operations, coordinate contractors, and manage fleet and equipment. Provide technical advice and operational support to the Parks Presentation Coordinator and department manager. Drive improvements through training, accurate record‑keeping, and better processes and technology. Blend outdoor work, operational leadership, and project delivery, with access to Council’s Leadership Network and genuine opportunities to progress your leadership pathway. What you bring / what we are looking for Someone who enjoys planning and delivery, enjoys designing and refreshing garden spaces, choosing resilient plant palettes, managing seasonal planting and uplift projects, organising work programmes, sequencing tasks, and keeping your team focussed and safe. Draw on your horticultural expertise while growing capability in the people around you. Success requires a Diploma‑level qualification in horticulture, experience supervising teams, confidence in project management, strong communication, organisation, and a desire to make a visible contribution to the community. Pre‑employment requirements Drivers licence. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC). Functional Capacity Assessment. First aid/CPR certificate. We offer Salary $98,255.03 – $106,820.88 per annum plus super. Permanent full‑time role, hours 7:00am to 3:56pm (Daylight savings 6:30am to 3:26pm) with a fortnightly RDO. 26 weeks of paid parental leave – primary carer / 4 weeks of paid parental leave – partner. Part of Banyule’s Leadership Network, opportunities to grow skills and experience in a local government context. Flexible work and leave arrangements. Ongoing learning and development opportunities. Health and well‑being initiatives including Fitness Passport. How to apply Please submit your CV and a short cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria in the position description and why you have chosen to apply. Apply here – Parks Presentation Team Leader (Horticulture). If you have any questions regarding the opportunity, please contact Allan Newton on . Equal Employment Opportunity Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email Our values Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. Diversity statement Our community is made up of diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well‑being of an inclusive community. Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians Banyule City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history. Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment Banyule City Council is a child‑safe organisation, committed to the safety and well‑being of children. Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child‑safe organisation we are committed to providing a child‑safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr