Municipal Maintenance Gardener

Moira Shire Council; Numurkah; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award pay

Positive culture

Family-friendly workplace

Flexible work arrangements

Work From Home

Training opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Moira Shire Council in Victoria seeks a Parks and Gardens worker to maintain parks, reserves and streetscapes, including irrigation, signage, and safety devices. You will support public spaces’ safety and aesthetic appeal within the Moira2045 community vision.

The role demands physical capability for heavy lifting, climbing into plant cabins, and strict adherence to OH&S practices. Relevant licenses and training enhance opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in parks and gardens maintenance.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and climb into plant cabins.
• Understanding and commitment to OH&S practices with relevant cards.
• Desirable licences and skills include traffic control, chemical handling, spotters, chainsaw and related operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of parks, gardens, reserves, town streetscapes and roadsides.
• Establishment and maintenance of grassed areas, including mowing in streets and parks.
• Irrigation system installation and maintenance.
• Installation of warning signs, safety lights and barricades at work sites.
• Record daily work activities and report to team leaders.
• Participate in OH&S training as directed.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Heavy lifting

OH&S training

Traffic control

Chemical handling

Chainsaw operation

Education

Cert III in Horticulture

Plant operation licences

Job description

Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we’re reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision .

Why Work With Us?

• Above Award pay rates
• A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
• Salary packaging and novated leases available
• Access to wellness initiatives
• Corporate discounts at fivegyms across our shire
• Generous parental leave
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
• Cultural andceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description

Hiring Manager - Stuart Hall, Coordinator Parks - 0358 719 222 or [e-mail]

Key Functions

• Maintenance of parks and gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscapes and roadsides.
• Establishment and maintenance of grassed areas, including mowing in streets and parks.
• Construction and maintenance of garden beds and landscape features.
• Construction and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Installation of warning signs, safety lights and barricades at work sites.
• Erection and maintenance of traffic control devices, street signs and guideposts etc.
• Ensure that daily routine maintenance on assigned plant and equipment is carried out; record and report any faults.
• Ensure that all assigned plant and equipment is returned to a depot, or otherwise securely stored at end of shift.
• Undertake minor repairs to assigned plant and equipment.
• Report daily, any observed damage to Council assets.
• Accurately record daily work activities for reporting to Leading Hand/Team Leader.
• Participate in knowledge/skills developmental training, or OH&S training as directed.
• The maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter which may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.
• Participate in Council’s after hours call out phone and duty roster and public convenience cleaning roster.

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential qualifications and experience

• Experience in parks and gardens maintenance
• Ability to perform various tasks involving heavy lifting, climbing into high cabins of plant, climbing to secure loads, etc. with demonstratable experience
• Understanding and commitment to OH&S practices with relevant OH&S cards.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Traffic Control
• Chemical Handlers
• Spotters
• Chainsaw, Pole saw & Tree Felling
• Load and Unload Goods/Cargo
• Front End Loader/ Skidsteer

Licences and Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Horticulture/ Landscaping (Cert III or higher)
• Licensed in safe operation of a variety of plant (chainsaw, tractors, mowers, etc.)
• Construction Induction Card