Roadside Mowing and Maintenance Operator

City of Whittlesea; Whittlesea; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Whittlesea is seeking a Roadside Mowing and Maintenance Operator to join the Rural Amenity team. You will operate tractors, mowers and other plant, vehicles and equipment to maintain council roadsides and vegetation.

Essential experience includes hands-on operation of mowing equipment in roadside or civil environments, herbicide application, and current MR licence. You will work with a team to deliver safe, efficient services and support seasonal works and emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Solid work ethic and reliability.
• Hands-on experience operating mowing equipment or similar machinery.
• Experience in roadside and vegetation maintenance.
• Current MR driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, mowers and other plant, vehicles and equipment.
• Perform herbicide application and vegetation control activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of roadsides and council infrastructure.
• Support seasonal works, emergency response and broader maintenance activities.
• Work with your team to deliver safe and efficient services.

Skills

Mowing equipment operation

Roadside vegetation maintenance

Herbicide application

MR licence

Job description

Core Intro

The City of Whittlesea is unique. We are a growing and diverse Council, offering interesting work and exciting opportunities to explore. Here, you will find a team of friendly and authentic people who, together, create a fun and supportive environment. It is a place where the real you is welcomed, your wellbeing is prioritised and your work matters. If you are inspired by delivering for our community, have a desire to grow, and can bring a positive energy to share with your talented colleagues, then you might just find your place with us.

The part you will play

As part of the Rural Amenity team, you will work closely with the internal stakeholders/Community. Working on: Council’s roadside mowing and vegetation maintenance across Council’s road network.

• Operate tractors, mowers and other plant, vehicles and equipment
• Perform herbicide application and proactive vegetation control activities
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of roadsides and associated Council infrastructure
• Support seasonal works, emergency response and borader maintenance activities as required
• Work collaboratively with your team to deliver safe and efficienct services

Let’s talk about you

You will thrive in this role if you:

• are someone who prides themselves on a solid day's work
• have previous hands‑on experience operating mowing equipment, plant or machinery in a roadside, grounds, civil or similar environment
• have experience in roadside maintenance, vegetation maintenance and herbicide application
• hold a current MR licence

Why you will love working with us

In addition to the role, we also offer a variety of benefits. Here are just a few:

• The total remuneration package is $73,961.68 + Super
• This is a full-time role and provides a fortnightly RDO
• Flexible working practices
• There are many more benefits available to you, check them out by visiting our website using this link

Position Description: Roadside Mowing and Maintenance Operator PD

We are one of the largest and fastest-growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place for All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Vision, Purpose and Values

Whittlesea 2040 A place for all is our long-term vision for the City of Whittlesea. It guides all our work and future partnerships with the community and others. Our vision, purpose and values all feed into this overarching commitment.

Our Customer Charter

We're commited to providing excellent service and satisfaction to all community members: residents, businesses, vendors and visitiors. As part of this commitment, we've developed a Customer Charter that outlines the standards of Service you can expect from us.

We recognise that our people are diverse, we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their true selves to work, every day. Research tells us that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria – unlike a majority of candidates who meet significantly fewer requirements.

If you require an adjustmentat any time during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, along with your preferred method of communication.

The closing date is 12:00am Sunday 11 of October 2026.