Parks & Gardens Technician - Public Spaces Maintenance

Towong Shire Council; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional develop

Employee Assistance Program

Fortnightly pay cycle

Additional leave models 50/52, 48/52,

Structured performance and 1:1 check‑t

Secondment and career growth

Study Leave provisions

Relaxed lifestyle location with cafes

Job summary

Towong Shire Council is seeking a Parks and Gardens Operator for a full-time role in Victoria. You will maintain parks, gardens, reserves, playgrounds and roadsides across the Shire, plant and prune trees, and perform routine maintenance on community assets.

You will operate plant and equipment safely and work as part of a team with accurate record-keeping. The position requires a Certificate III (or 1–2 years of on-the-job training), strong communication skills, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Experience in Council or similar parks and gardens maintenance with a Certificate III or 1–2 years of practical on-the-job training.
• Strong communication skills for staff and public.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and align with Council values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, gardens, reserves, playgrounds and roadsides.
• Plant, prune and care for trees and gardens.
• Carry out routine maintenance and improvements on community assets.
• Safely operate and maintain plant and equipment following safety procedures.
• Work with the team and keep accurate records of completed work.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Parks & Gardens

Job description

Towong Shire Council is seeking a Parks and Gardens Operator for a full-time role in Victoria. You will maintain parks, gardens, reserves, playgrounds and roadsides across the Shire, plant and prune trees, and perform routine maintenance on community assets.

You will operate plant and equipment safely and work as part of a team with accurate record-keeping. The position requires a Certificate III (or 1–2 years of on-the-job training), strong communication skills, and the ability to work with