• Full time, Ongoing
  • Starting salary Range $62,093 (Incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role
 

Are you passionate about the environment and looking for a rewarding job working outdoors?

In this varied role, you will ensure the City’s Parks and Gardens are maintained to a high standard while promoting a positive image of the City.

You will:

  • Assist with implementing daily horticulture maintenance requirements
  • Undertake all other general maintenance as required, including but not limited to, mowing, weeding, rubbish and litter removal, edging, herbicide spraying and irrigation system maintenance
  • Assist in the design, preparation and implementation of floral displays

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in horticulture and undertaking park maintenance activities
  • Demonstrated experience in the safe operation of a variety of plant and equipment
  • The ability to work as an effective team member
  • A strong customer service focus.

If you have knowledge and experience applicable to Horticulture and associated works, we welcome your application.

A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.

Benefits

  • Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Above award wages
  • Full time position | Secure and stable employment
  • Contribute to our community | Work close to home | Come and work in beautiful Bendigo

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Kerina McIntyre, Coordinator Heritage Gardens and Amenity Landscapes on (03) 5454 9529.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Tuesday 3 December 2024.

Salary

Competitive

Monthly based

Location

City of Greater Bendigo,Victoria,Australia

Job Overview
Job Posted:
2 weeks ago
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1

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