Parks & Gardens Operator — Local Govt (Geelong/Torquay)

Direct Recruitment; Geelong; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Recruitment is seeking Land Management / Parks & Gardens Operators for Geelong and Torquay. These are 10‑week temp roles with potential extension, 6.30am–4.30pm, Mon‑Thu (4×10h) or Mon‑Fri (9‑day fortnight), paying $35–$41 per hour.

Applicants should have a Horticulture Certificate 2/3 or proven Parks & Gardens experience, a White Card, Police Check, Working with Children Check, and a reliable car. A Heavy/Medium Truck Licence is ideal.

Qualifications

• Horticulture Certificate 2/3 or proven detailed experience in the Parks & Gardens environment.
• White Card
• Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Proven knowledge and experience in this field.
• Strong values and hardworking.
• Own reliable car.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and construction, horticultural and landscape works: mowing, mulching, maintenance of parks, gardens and estates and general beautification of works in the local council.
• Whipper snipping, turf maintenance, brush cutting, lifting, digging, raking, sweeping, shoveling, planting, cleaning and use of hand tools.
• Carry out tasks following OH&S guidelines and company policies in a timely and safe manner.

Education

Horticulture Certificate 2/3

Job description

Direct Recruitment is seeking Land Management / Parks & Gardens Operators for Geelong and Torquay. These are 10‑week temp roles with potential extension, 6.30am–4.30pm, Mon‑Thu (4×10h) or Mon‑Fri (9‑day fortnight), paying $35–$41 per hour.

Applicants should have a Horticulture Certificate 2/3 or proven Parks & Gardens experience, a White Card, Police Check, Working with Children Check, and a reliable car. A Heavy/Medium Truck Licence is ideal.