Casual Outdoor Worker

Casual
Band 3, $38.66 per hour (incl. casual loading) + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 23 June 2025

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

We are seeking people willing to be available for casual work across our Works, Parks and Gardens and Transfer Station teams on an as needed basis.

The duties may vary dependent on demand, but generally will include:

• Safe and competent operation of a variety of vehicles, plant and equipment
• Manual labouring tasks
• Undertaking safety checks and maintaining equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition
• Completion of timesheets, checklists, SWMS and other documentation as required

Please note:

• The Castlemaine Transfer Station operates 7 days per week, so weekend work may arise from time to time
• This is a casual position, there are no guaranteed hours per week

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• relevant experience and qualifications relating to civil construction, horticulture or similar
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Proficient in the safe operation of plant and equipment, and knowledge of safe work practices
• Basic administrative and communication skills

Benefits

• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

Please read the position description, and if you have any further questions, contact our People and Culture team on (03) 5471 1700 or via email to workwithus@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.