Please read the Position Description and the application process of applying for positions with Wentworth Shire Council before submitting your application. View the application process on the Council website.

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Full time permanent position

Wentworth Shire Council is seeking a suitable, qualified and motivated individual for the position of Gardener in the Parks and Gardens team. The successful applicant will need to have knowledge and experience in the maintenance of turf, gardens, trees, irrigation systems and the ability to operate a range of related plant and equipment.

The position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probation period and has a commencement salary of $65,979.47 plus 12% superannuation. The successful applicant will be required to successfully undertake a fit for work assessment along with a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Closing: 4pm, Monday 17 August 2026

No late applications are accepted.

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Join Wentworth Shire Council for a career in a progressive, community-focused work environment that prioritises the interests of the Shire. Wentworth Shire Council is committed to becoming a child safe organisation by embedding the NSW Child Safe Standards across our organisation. An advocate of Equal Employment Opportunity, Council offers outstanding working conditions and a team-oriented, positive culture.

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Employees at Wentworth Shire Council are provided with a range of benefits:

Accrued Rostered Days Off throughout the year (for eligible roles), in addition to four weeks of Annual Leave

Long Service Leave entitlements after five years of service

Professional development opportunities

12% superannuation

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Wentworth Shire, home to about 8,000 residents, offers a unique lifestyle by the Murray and Darling Rivers. It’s a place of natural beauty and outdoor activities, ideal for families. Nearby Mildura provides additional amenities and cultural experiences. This balance makes Wentworth Shire an attractive location for living, working, and exploring. Discover what is worth seeing and doing in Wentworth and Surrounds: experiencewentworth.com.au

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Further information on the role and application process can be found from Council’s website www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/employment or by contacting Glen Norris, Manager Human Resources on (03) •••• •027.