• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 3, Starting salary $68,201 (Incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
• Base hourly rate $34.51 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

In this role you will assist in the production and maintenance of plant material for the requirements of the Parks & Open Space Unit to ensure the availability of quality plant material including general maintenance duties, pruning, potting, relocation of plant material, propagation and maintaining plant hygiene.

You will also assist with planning and preparation of floral and plant-based displays for various events and activities.

This position works at our Nursery in Kangaroo Flat with some travel out to site within the Greater Bendigo region.

Work days are Monday – Friday from 7.30am to 4.30pm with a 9-day fortnight with every second Monday as an RDO.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have qualifications, skills and experience in working in a Nursery environment or Horticulture, with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of nursery maintenance activities and the ability to apply quality control techniques.

You will have an understanding of OH&S practices and maintaining a safe worksite, good communication skills and the ability to work as a cooperative and effective team member with a strong focus on customer service.

A current driver’s licence, Farm Chemical Users certificate and satisfactory police check are required for this position.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Base hourly rate $34.51 plus superannuation
• Work a 9 day fortnight | Generous leave entitlements | Training & development opportunities
• All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Paid allowances | Paid overtime

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Kerina McIntyre, Coordinator Heritage Gardens & Amenity Landscapes on (03) 5454 9529.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Thursday 6 November 2025.