Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated team player to join our Parks and Gardens team as a Multipurpose Officer in a Temporary Full-Time, Fixed Term for 12 Months capacity.

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Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career chance.

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This position is based at the Colac depot.

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As Multipurpose Officer Parks & Gardens you will:

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- Maintain a standard of the appearance, presentation and amenity of the parks, gardens and streetscapes for our residents and visitors to enjoy.
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- Become a valued member of the Parks and Gardens team, carrying out allocated tasks at the Botanic Gardens and other Parks, Streetscapes and road reserves within the Colac Otway Shire region.
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- Complete tasks with an emphasis on safety, quality and budget requirements to meet corporate values and standards.
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About You:

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To support your success in this role you will have:

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- Demonstrated experience in operating larger horticultural plant and equipment.
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- Capability of performing physical manual labour tasks.
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- Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural operations.
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- Sound OH&S; knowledge and experience.
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- An OH&S; Construction Induction Card/White Card.
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- A current driver's licence is essential.
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- Heavy truck and/or EWP licence would be desirable.
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- Proven team player.
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- A willingness to undertake training in personal development programs.
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Salary information: $66,213.59 to $70,028.25 per annum including industry allowance plus superannuation

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Applications Close Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm

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Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

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Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creatinga diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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