Band 3 - $34.76 - $37.20 excluding superannuation and allowances

Love working outdoors and take pride in creating great community spaces?

We’re looking for a motivated Gardener to join our team and help maintain and enhance the parks, gardens, reserves, and open spaces enjoyed by our community.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, working outdoors, and being part of a team that takes pride in delivering attractive, safe and welcoming public spaces.

What you’ll be doing

As part of our Parks & Gardens team, you’ll contribute to the day-to-day presentation and maintenance of our outdoor spaces. Your work may include:

• Maintaining parks, gardens, reserves and other public open spaces
• Mowing, brush cutting, edging and general grounds maintenance
• Planting, pruning, mulching and maintaining trees, shrubs and garden beds
• Weed control and general horticultural activities
• Operating and maintaining relevant plant, machinery and equipment
• Assisting with the establishment and improvement of landscaped areas
• Supporting seasonal and programmed maintenance activities
• Working safely and efficiently as part of a practical, collaborative team.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who enjoys getting stuck in and takes genuine pride in their work. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience in parks, gardens, horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor environment
• Practical skills and confidence using relevant tools, plant and equipment
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and a positive, can-do approach
• A current Victorian Driver Licence
• Relevant horticultural qualifications, licences or tickets would be highly regarded.

This position will be required to work at Dunkeld and Glenthompson.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We encourage personal and professional growth
• We understand the importance of work / life balance
• We embrace change
• We are committed to providing a safe work environment
• We offer flexible work arrangements
• We offer a 9 day fortnight

Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and development opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Jason Mulley, Parks and Gardens Supervisor via phone on 0417 301 706.

Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.

How to apply:

• Click the Apply button below
• Download and read the position description here
• Attach a resume and cover letter 

Applications close: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9.00am