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We are looking for a motivated and hands-on individual to help maintain and enhance Council’s parks, playgrounds, gardens, irrigation systems and open spaces, ensuring our community spaces remain safe, attractive and well maintained.

About the Opportunity
This role is responsible for maintaining Council’s playgrounds, park facilities, irrigation systems, parks, gardens and open spaces to required standards, while ensuring compliance with irrigation water management requirements and supporting the efficient operation of Council’s irrigation network. You will also undertake inspections, maintenance and repairs of playground equipment, park infrastructure, irrigation systems and natural areas, as well as the construction and installation of signage and park facilities.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

- Trade Certificate, Certificate III or equivalent qualification in Irrigation, Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, Landscaping or a related field, together with demonstrated experience in facilities and asset maintenance
- Extensive experience in playground and facility maintenance.
- Experience in irrigation system operation and maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and staff supervision.
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Front End Loader competency
- License to perform High Risk Work – Forklift

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 4 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $76,980 per annum including industry allowance plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

- Fortnightly Accrued Day Off
- Flexible Work Arrangements (Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
- Access to Flare Employee Advantages for savings on everyday living
- Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.




- Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
- Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
- Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
- Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
- Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
- Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

- A completed Job Application Form
- A resume
- A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Submit your application

By email to: **************@mildura.vic.gov.au
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to:

Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502

More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8***
Email **************@mildura.vic.gov.au

📌 Senior Facilities & Irrigation Maintenance Person (Mildura)
🏢 Mildura Rural City Council
📍 Mildura