Job Description

Gardener - Melbourne North & West Local Councils n

Location: Northern Suburbs & West Melbourne

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Job Type: Variable Contracts (2-6 months)

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Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Gardener / Parks & Gardens Maintenance Officer n

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Location: Northern Suburbs & West Melbourne

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Job Type: Variable Contracts (2-6 months)

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Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

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About the Opportunity n

Are you a qualified gardener looking for a secure, high-paying role within local government operations? We are currently seeking a motivated, trade-qualified Parks & Gardens team members to support major municipal open space contracts across Melbourne's northern and western regions.

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Operating out of the council depot, you will join a dedicated civil crew ensuring that public parks, sporting reserves, and council facilities are kept in pristine condition. These contracts are initially locked in for a 2-to-5-month blocks, offering excellent hours and highly competitive local government rates.

Key Responsibilities n

Working under the direction of a Crew Leader, your day-to-day duties will include:

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Horticultural Upkeep: Executing contemporary horticultural maintenance across garden beds, including planting, mulching, pruning, and detailed weeding.

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Turf & Open Space Care: Operating commercial ride-on mowers, line trimmers, and light mechanical plant to maintain expansive turf areas and reserves.

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Chemical Application: Safe setup and application of pesticides/herbicides as part of scheduled weed control programs.

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Asset & Site Protection: Conducting daily pre-start safety inspections and minor field maintenance on plant, equipment, and trailers. Ensuring sites are cleared of litter and hazards prior to commencing works.

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Team & Mentorship: Working collaboratively within a small crew, occasionally providing casual trade guidance or on-the-job support to apprentices and trainees.

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What You Need to Succeed n

We are looking for an experienced outdoor professional who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

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Required Qualifications & Tickets:

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Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Arboriculture, or an equivalent trade qualification.

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Licence: Current Victorian Driver's Licence (Medium/Heavy Rigid licence highly desirable).

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Safety & Compliance: Valid Construction Induction White Card, WWCC.

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Traffic Management or ACUP (Chemical) certificates are highly regarded.

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Skills & Experience:

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Demonstrated hands-on background in commercial landscape maintenance or municipal parks operations.

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Competence in utilizing power tools, precision light mechanical plant, and commercial mowers.

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Physical fitness to undertake manual handling, lifting, and bending across outdoor and uneven roadside terrain.

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Strong team focus with a polite, courteous manner when interacting with members of the general public.

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Top-Tier Pay: Excellent $36-$40 base rate with consistent, reliable weekly pay.

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Work-Life Balance: Reliable 38-hour week with a steady hours.

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Foot in the Door: Gain valuable public sector experience, opening up immediate paths into long-term or permanent council crew positions across Melbourne.

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Gardener - Melbourne North & West Local Councils
🏢 Randstad
📍 Melbourne