Job No: SGSC844 Location: Leongatha ABOUT THE ROLE
* Fixed-term contract (3 days per week) through to 6 January 2027
* Band 3 + Industry and Maintenance Allowances + 12% Superannuation
* Based at Leongatha Depot
Our Open Space & Environment Department is seeking a self-motivated team member to assist across any area of tree works, across various areas of open space including mostly mowing parks and reserves and road reserves.
Your key responsibilities are:
* Mowing and Turf maintenance and Horticultural duties when required to ensure compliance with Asset Management Plans and other service levels.
* Operating plant or equipment including chippers, chainsaws, mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, spray equipment, and traffic management.
* Safe operation of a variety of plant and equipment currently used in Horticulture maintenance including mowers, brush cutters, spray equipment, and chainsaws.
* Pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance to ensure the safe operation of plant and equipment used.
* Adopting safety procedures that ensure the protection of employees and the public.
ABOUT YOU
You will have knowledge and experience in parks and gardens maintenance or a similar role and, have an understanding of how to safely and competently undertake a range of open space management duties, including the use of a variety of plant and equipment. Known for your excellent attention to detail, you will hold great time management skills.
You will be a team player and have the following:
* Experience in Broad Acre Mowing operations & Turf Management
* Experience in the operation of a variety of plant & equipment used in either horticulture or tree works.
* Current Medium Rigid licence
* Satisfactory Police Records Check
* Construction Industry Red/White Card
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CLOSING DATE
Applications close at 11:50 PM Tuesday 10 February 2026.
CONTACT
Enquiries to: Paul Robinson - Open Space Team Leader & Ben Lehmann - Open Space Assets & Projects Officer on
NEXT STEPS
If this sounds like something you would love to be part of, please respond to the below questions.
We do not require you to submit a cover letter or resume.
Your application will be reviewed after the closing date, and we will be in contact via email or telephone regarding your progress.
If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on or email