Parks and Gardens Officer

Multiple permanent positions available
Band 2 plus 12% superannuation
Work in a supportive, team environment

Make a significant difference in our community!

Council has an exciting opportunity for multiple Parks and Gardens Officers to join our team. If you are interested in working outdoors, are self-motivated, are customer focused and interested in maintaining Council’s parks, open-space and associated facilities, then you may be an ideal candidate for the role of Parks and Gardens Officer.

About this opportunity

The key responsibilities of the Parks and Garden Officer (Band 2) will include:

• Cleaning and maintaining Council’s public facilities (Toilets, BBQ’s and bins) to provide a neat and positive image of public amenity areas and a high standard of hygiene.
• Cleaning and maintaining parks, streetscapes, playgrounds and formal gardens, to provide attractive and enjoyable recreational spaces for the community and visitors.
• Operating and maintaining various items of small plant and equipment such as mowers, brush-cutters and chainsaws, to achieve appointed maintenance tasks.
• Completing administrative tasks associated with the role, such as entering and updating work orders into Council’s digital software.

We are proposing that interviews will take place in November 2024 and the successful applicants with commence in January 2025 following the Christmas / New Year period.

What you will bring

• Experience in a trade, works or service environment.
• Experience in working independently to meet timelines and set standards.
• Various plant operator competencies and Medium Rigid Truck Licence (desirable) e.g. skid steer loader, tractor.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player with ability to follow direction.
• Capacity to engage and deal with general public as required.
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays, based on a monthly roster as required.

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive and flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role, please contact Melissa Spinks, Coordinator Asset Maintenance on (03) 5772 0333.

Applications should contain a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description (also listed above in the “what you will bring” section of this ad).

Please note that applications not addressing the selection criteria may not be considered.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• by email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm, Tuesday 2 September 2025

Conditions of employment are in accordance with Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
• undertakes a satisfactory Police Check and where applicable to the role (refer Position Description) provides a current employer Working with Children Check.
• provides evidence of a valid drivers licence.