Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.
Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage. We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.
Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.
This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.
About the Opportunity
Maintaining Mitchell Shire's open spaces gives our staff the ability to deliver a multitude of tasks each day, from pruning, planting, mulching, mowing, brush cutting, installing irrigation to cleaning and beautifying our main streets - a range of tasks to challenge the successful applicant and help keep our open spaces looking their best.
This role is a permanent, full-time opportunity with a fortnightly RDO. Remuneration begins at $72.1K to $75.7K (Band 3) plus superannuation.
About You
The successful applicant will be highly motivated, passionate about horticulture with a proven work history in the field and will add to an existing positive culture.
For further information about this role please contact Matt Glentworth via email: [email protected]
All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.
Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.
Applications close at 5pm Monday 1 September 2025.
