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Experienced Maintenance Employee – Urban Parks Maintenance

Traralgon | Permanent Full Time

Band 3 Salary: $70,300.88 - $75,127.01 plus applicable allowances as per the Enterprise Agreement

We're looking for an Experienced Maintenance Employee – Urban Parks Maintenance to join our Open Space Maintenance Team. In this role, you'll help maintain and enhance parks, reserves, open spaces and community recreation areas across Latrobe City, ensuring these spaces remain safe, attractive and enjoyable for the community.

This is a great chance to work outdoors, operate specialised equipment and contribute directly to the presentation and upkeep of some of Latrobe City's most valued public spaces.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

- Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
- A collaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
- Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
- A positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance where operationally appropriate

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You'll Be Doing

- Perform turf, grass and open space maintenance activities across parks, reserves and public spaces.
- Operate a range of plant and equipment including tractors, ride-on mowers, brush cutters and other specialised maintenance equipment.
- Undertake routine mowing, horticultural maintenance and vegetation management activities.
- Assist with maintaining high presentation standards across Council's urban park network.




- Support team members through on-the-job guidance and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Participate in emergency response and after-hours works when required and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You are an experienced parks and open space maintenance professional who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces. You have experience operating maintenance plant and equipment and understand the importance of delivering services that enhance community amenity.

You bring strong safety awareness, a commitment to customer service and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Most importantly, you enjoy contributing to the presentation and maintenance of parks and recreational spaces that our community values and enjoys.

Key Selection Criteria

- Practical experience performing urban parks, turf management, horticultural or open space maintenance for a Municipal Council or similar-sized operation.
- High level knowledge of current practices and industry standards relating to turf and parks maintenance.
- Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and the ability to follow Council policies, practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and Council's values of Accountability, Trust, Collaboration and Innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications





- Current Victorian Driver Licence.
- Current Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence as a minimum.
- Construction Induction (White Card).
- Current Traffic Control and Worksite Management Certificate
- Current Farm Chemical User/Herbicide Application Certificate.

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children's Check and successfully undertake a pre-employment Medical Check.

Interested or want to learn more?

Contact Chris Daniel - Team Leader Urban Parks Maintenance on 04•• ••• 347. All discussions about recruitment at Council are confidential.

Ready to Apply?

Please click apply now to start your application. We're looking forward to receiving your application by 5.00 pm on Thursday 26th November 2026.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child secure organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information, contact ••••@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 13•• ••• 700. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at ••••@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.

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