Job Title: Parks Maintenance Person
This role is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team delivering top-quality development and maintenance across some of the region's most iconic locations.
About the Job
As a key member of our Parks & Gardens team, you will be responsible for maintaining beautiful parks, gardens, and sports fields across the Mildura Rural City.
You will enjoy hands-on work in the outdoors while making a real impact in the community.
The successful applicant will have relevant knowledge and experience in parks, gardens, turf, and tree care maintenance.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision, you will follow directions and contribute effectively in a team environment.
In addition, you will possess the ability to safely operate plant and equipment associated with parks and gardens activities.
A current driver's license and satisfactory Police Check are also required.
What You Will Bring
1. Relevant knowledge and experience in parks, gardens, turf, and tree care maintenance
2. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
3. Experience in the safe operation of plant and equipment associated with parks and gardens activities
4. Current driver's license
5. Satisfactory Police Check
Benefits
As an employee, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
* Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review
* Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
* Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
* 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 welcome people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.