Help bring the magic to life! Council are currently looking for Grounds & Maintenance Officers to join our team and play a key role in the installation and maintenance of the stunning Trail of Lights and Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra installations by world-renowned artist Bruce Munro.

Position details

Job Number: R2570

Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 3 July 2025

Casual Temporary Position (expected project completion December 2027)

Evening, early morning and weekend availability required

About the Opportunity
Step into a hands-on role where you’ll help maintain the magic! As part of our team, you’ll assist with the upkeep and repairs of the captivating Trail of Lights (TOL) and Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) installations. Working under direction, you’ll ensure these immersive experiences shine brightly and operate seamlessly for all to enjoy.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

Basic experience in a variety of works including construction, building, renovations, general maintenance concreting.

A current satisfactory police check and Working with Children’s Check, or a willingness to obtain them.

Current Drivers licence

Qualified in basic first aid or willing to obtain

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $41.62 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) plus statutory superannuation.

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

Flexible Work Arrangements

Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees

Learning and Professional Development Opportunities

Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements

Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships

Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members

Active Social Clubs

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

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Want to know more?

Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

For more information on the Trail of Lights and FOSO please visit www.mildura.com

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.