Permanent Full Time
Band 3 – $70,811 – $75,186 per annum, plus industry allowance (plus super)
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater
Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of
over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second
largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at
Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong is the most culturally diverse locality in
Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly
two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing,
health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character
that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900
employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent
service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest
in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is
respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
This is a practical, hands-on role delivering mowing and
open space grass maintenance across the City of Greater Dandenong.
As Plant Operator with the Open Space Mowing team, you'll
ensure Council's grassed areas, parks and reserves are maintained to a high
standard. You'll work through daily mowing schedules and respond flexibly to
changing ground conditions or customer requests.
The role plays an important part in maintaining the amenity,
presentation and safety of public open space. You'll operate and maintain a
wide range of equipment, and take direction from your crew leader as required.
About you
You're an experienced operator with a background in
horticulture or open space maintenance, and strong technical skills in mowing
programs and the use of machinery. You thrive in an outdoor, team-based
environment and take pride in delivering well-presented and functional open
space for the community.
As an experienced operator, you enjoy engaging in daily
work, engaging with you crew mates, and ensuring high standards of safety,
quality and service. You're organised, adaptable and committed to improving
service outcomes through innovation and teamwork.
Key requirements
* Trade
Certificate in Parks and Gardens, or Certificate III in Horticulture (or
equivalent).
* Demonstrated
knowledge of open space mowing programs and problem-solving skills.
* Skills
in the safe and competent operation of plant and equipment, including
tractors, mowers, brush cutters, edgers and blowers.
* Strong
interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus.
* Ability
to manage time effectively, establish priorities and achieve objectives
under pressure.
* PC
literacy, including MS Office and mobile scheduling systems.
* Current
Victorian Driver's Licence.
* Satisfactory
Working with Children Check and Police Check.
Please
ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position
description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical
testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity
assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to
produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent
to a national police check (and where relevant an 'international criminal
history check'), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note
that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying
for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff
thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people
and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which
encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty
of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding
and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include:
* Competitive
salary
* Salary
sacrifice childcare (where available)
* Access
to learning & development programs including study assistance
* Reward
& recognition programs
* Health
initiatives
* Access
to our support and wellbeing programs
* A
vibrant social club
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all
positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from
everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age,
ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace
adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff
member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming
environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero
tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To
apply
To
apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
·
A
brief cover letter
·
Your
resume
·
Response
to key selection criteria
You
will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application
process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference
checks
Position Description:Plant Operator – 297.9 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Further information: Andrew Mulholland, 8571
1764