Job Description

About the role

Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating tools and equipment, giving back to the community, and taking pride in delivering high-quality work?

Are you someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude?

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Knox City Council in an Open Space Maintenance Officer role within the Green Spaces and Environment team. Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join an established, high-performing team responsible for maintaining playgrounds, public open spaces, and supporting tree maintenance operations across the municipality.

This hands-on role provides variety, combining playground and open space maintenance with arboriculture activities including tree pruning, vegetation management and supporting tree crew operations to help maintain safe, attractive and functional community spaces. The role contributes directly to the presentation, safety and enjoyment of Knox’s parks, reserves and streetscapes.

This is a full-time permanent role based at the Operations Centre. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 3 classified role under the Knox City Council Enterprise Agreement. Remuneration will be $68,027.02 to $72,630.73 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Trade Certificate or equivalent in a related field, or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training;
• Experience in playground inspection and maintenance (Playground Inspection Certification would be advantageous);
• Experience in horticulture or arboriculture practices, and in operating related equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, etc.;
• Experience in gardening/ landscaping work;
• Demonstrated ability to undertake skilled work including equipment repairs, basic carpentry, operation of power tools;
• Demonstrated competence utilising technology in the workplace, including portable devices;
• Traffic Control Certificates (RHWHS205H & RHWHS302H) and a demonstrated ability to understand and apply traffic management;
• First Aid Certificate;
• Current Victorian Medium Rigid Driver's License (to operate a truck or vehicle over 4.5 tonne GVM to 13.9 tonne GCM);
• Demonstrated ability to address issues in a positive and professional manner, and the ability and willingness to mentor others.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm Monday 8 June 2026

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Hiring Manager Name, job title, at sam.jones@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8425.

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.  

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Fortnightly rostered day off;
• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks' primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave;
• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees ;
• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth;
• Support towards further study;
• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

Outdoor Workers (Manual Work) - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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