Posted: 23/10/2026

Closing Date: 12/11/2026

Salary: $71,374.80 - $71,374.80

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Millicent

Job Category: Parks & Gardens

Based in the heart of South Australia's picturesque Limestone Coast, Wattle Range Council manages over $250 million of community assets and provides hundreds of diverse services to its local community. This position is just one of 70 different roles within a team of over 160 dedicated employees. If you are interested in a career path that includes a competitive salary package, employment conditions that support a healthy work/life balance, and ongoing training opportunities that are designed to enhance your professional development - we'd love you to apply.

What We Offer

- Healthy Lifestyle Program including annual Flu vaccinations
- Flexible Working Arrangements, including rostered days off for full time employees
- Income Protection
- Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Salary Sacrificing

Job Description

Wattle Range Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Parks and Gardens Operator to join the Operations team in Millicent on a permanent basis. This role is responsible for assisting in the presentation, maintenance and improvement of Council’s parks, gardens, reserves, streetscapes, sporting areas and public open spaces.

The successful applicant will undertake a broad range of horticultural, landscaping and maintenance activities to ensure Council-managed outdoor areas are secure, attractive and well maintained for residents and visitors.



The role requires a practical approach, attention to detail, a commitment to safe work practices and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Key responsibilities include:

- Maintain Council parks, gardens, reserves, streetscapes, playground surrounds and other public open spaces.
- Undertake mowing, whipper-snipping, edging, pruning, hedging, weeding, mulching and general gardening activities.
- Assist with the planting, watering, fertilising and ongoing care of trees, shrubs, turf, garden beds and other landscaped areas.
- Operate and maintain a range of plant, vehicles, tools and equipment, including mowers, tractors, trailers, small machinery and hand-held equipment.
- Carry out routine inspections of parks and garden areas, identifying hazards, maintenance requirements and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, garden infrastructure, pathways, fencing and landscaping features.
- Undertake general labouring duties, including rubbish collection, litter removal, sweeping and the cleaning of public amenities and facilities where required.




- Support the preparation and maintenance of public areas for community events, sporting activities and seasonal requirements.
- Apply herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers in accordance with approved procedures, relevant legislation and safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of completed works, plant and equipment inspections, maintenance activities and materials used.
- Respond to customer enquiries and requests in a professional, courteous and timely manner.
- Work in accordance with Council policies, work health and safety requirements, environmental obligations and safe operating procedures.
- Contribute positively to a collaborative Operations team and support other Council works as required.

This position offers the opportunity to make a visible contribution to the appearance, safety and enjoyment of Wattle Range Council’s public spaces while working in a supportive local government environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills

- Demonstrated experience in parks, gardens, landscaping, horticulture, grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor maintenance role.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain a range of plant, tools and equipment, including mowers, brushcutters, chainsaws, hedging equipment and hand tools.
- Good communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications & Licences

- Current Australian driver’s licence, with a minimum medium rigid licence
- Chemical accreditation
- Chainsaw qualifications or
- Relevant horticultural qualifications being desirable.

📌 Parks and Gardens Operator (Millicent)
🏢 Wattle Range Council
📍 Millicent