Parks Maintenance / Plant Operator Positions Available R2627
Works & Infrastructure
Full Time Position - 9 Day fortnight
Job Number: R2627
Applications Close: 4pm Thursday 12 June 2025

Multiple positions are currently available working from our Ouyen Depot. Positions are available in the parks area including maintenance, senior gardeners and plant operators. These hands-on roles offer the opportunity to work outdoors, contribute to the community, and ensure our public spaces are well-maintained and enjoyable for all

About the Opportunity

If you’re passionate about maintaining vibrant outdoor spaces, come join the Mildura Rural City Council team and play a key role in keeping our parks, gardens, and sports fields in top condition. If you take pride in your work and enjoy a dynamic, team-oriented environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Provide leadership and assist a team that delivers quality maintenance of sports fields, parks, and open spaces in Ouyen and surrounds.

Continuous opportunities for development within Council with the chance to upskill and obtain licenses and qualifications while on the job with financial support and paid leave opportunities

What you will bring
Ideal candidates will have a keen eye for detail to ensure our gardens and open spaces thrive all year-round and be enthusiastic about having a variety of responsibilities; a chance to do a bit of everything! Must be comfortable with using technology and apps to report daily achievements. This work is physical, so a good level of health and fitness is required. Effective time management and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision are crucial.

Salary and Conditions
Remuneration will be determined depending on the successful candidate’s qualification/certificates and experience ranging from $69,966 to $79,663 includes allowances per annum + superannuation and leave loading.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

9 Day fortnight

Purchase additional leave

Annual wage increase and end-of-band bonus payment.

Financial support is available to obtain competencies and licences.

Flare Employee discounts on everyday shopping

Discounted Health Insurance

Free Counselling services for employees and immediate family members

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

· A completed Job Application Form

· A resume

· A covering letter

Submit your application

By email to: [email protected]
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to:

Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502

More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197
Email [email protected]