• Join our friendly team in this hands-on role
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Enjoy a great work-life balance with a fortnightly RDO
• Based in Port Campbell
• $68,913 - $71,979 per annum, depending on experience

We are seeking a dedicated team member to support us in maintaining and enhancing our community’s parks and gardens. If you have a passion for gardening and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you!

What you will do:

As a Gardener, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our community’s parks, gardens, street verges, and other public spaces.

“Working at Corangamite Shire allows for a supportive work-life balance alongside friendly people passionate about our community.”

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Study assistance available incl. paid study leave
• Ability to purchase extra leave
• Paid parental leave
• Access to corporate benefits

What you can bring:

• Experience in horticulture / arboriculture management activities.
• Formal qualification in Horticulture or a related field, or a strong interest in becoming a gardener and studying for a Certificate III in Horticulture.
• Basic understanding of horticultural requirements involved in public parks and gardens environments.
• Ability to operate a wide range of plant and equipment in a park’s environment.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence, with MR endorsement highly desirable.
• Construction induction card and recent national police check, or ability to obtain.
• Tickets for plant (front end loader), chainsaw, chemical handling, traffic management and first aid are highly desirable.
• A demonstrated commitment to our values of teamwork, integrity, and respect.

How to apply:

1. Download an information package from our website at https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Employment
2. Write a cover letter, outlining how you meet the criteria listed above.
3. Upload your cover letter and resume to our website using the Apply online button.
4. For any enquiries, please call Jarrod Woff, Manager Facilities and Recreation, on (03) 5593 7100 or email [email protected]

Applications close 5.00 pm Wednesday 12 March 2025

Applications will only be accepted on our website. Applications made via Seek will not be reviewed or considered.

“We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged."