Parks Maintenance Toolcat Operator

Careers at Council; Mildura; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly Accrued Day Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Discounted Health Insurance and Gym

Learning and Professional Development

Paid Parental Leave 16 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council is seeking a maintenance worker to keep parks, gardens and natural areas in excellent condition in the Mildura region. This role involves operating plant and equipment, mowing, edging and general garden upkeep for high-quality community spaces.

The ideal candidate will have an MR license, plant operation tickets, and a current Police Check or willingness to obtain one. The position is classified in Band 2 with a starting salary of AU$69,533 per year plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience in parks, gardens, basins, wetlands maintenance.
• Current MR license.
• Industry-recognised Certificates of Competency / Plant Tickets for safe operation of compact loaders / skid steers.
• Police Check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance parks, gardens, wetlands and natural areas through landscaping and grounds maintenance activities.

Skills

MR license

Plant tickets

Police Check ready

Experience in parks/gardens

Tools

Loader certification

Skid steer certification

Job description

About the Opportunity

Maintain and enhance parks, gardens, wetlands and natural areas through a range of landscaping and grounds maintenance activities, including operating plant and equipment, mowing, edging, brush cutting, and general garden upkeep to support high-quality community spaces.

What you will bring

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Relevant experience in parks gardens, basins, natural areas and wetlands maintenance.
• Current MR license.
• Industry-recognised Certificates of Competency / Plant Tickets for the safe operation of compact loaders, skid steers, or similar light earthmoving machinery.
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willingness to obtain.

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 2 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $69,533 per annum including industry allowance plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits

As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Fortnightly Accrued Day Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. As an employer of choice and a Gold Award winner in the Business Excellence Awards, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au