Department: ESW

Employment type: Permanent Full Time Position

Work Arrangement: On-site

Joinour Parks and Gardens Team!

At Swan Hill Rural City Council, our community is at the heart ofeverything we do. From the streets we drive on, to the parks we relax in andthe public spaces we share. your work will be seen, valued and felt every day.

This is a hands-onoutdoor role where you will help maintain Council’s parks, gardens, reservesand public spaces across the municipality. Working as part of a supportiveteam, you will contribute to keeping our community safe, attractive and welcoming.

What you will do

- Maintainparks, gardens, reserves and public spaces.
- Undertaketurf maintenance, gardening, landscaping and irrigation works.
- Assistwith street cleaning, signage and line-marking.
- Supportroad, footpath, drainage and concrete maintenance.
- Operateand maintain plant, machinery and Council vehicles.

Teamwork& Safety

Safety and teamwork are core to how we work.You will:

- Work collaborativelyas part of a team.
- Follow all safetyrequirements and use PPE correctly.
- Takeresponsibility for your own safety and the safety of others.
- Contribute toa positive and productive work environment.

You will operate and maintain a range ofequipment, including:

- Ride-onmowers, tractors and other plant.
- Councilvehicles, including MR trucks
- Equipmentand tools, ensuring they are clean, safe and well maintained.

Flexibility& Growth

We are building a adaptable,



multi-skilledworkforce and we will support you to grow:

- Build newskills through on-the-job training and guidance.
- Gainexperience across a range of Engineering Services programs.
- Participatein early starts as part of a flexible spread of hours.

What we are looking for

- Experiencein horticulture, landscaping, or turf management (qualifications a bonus)
- Confidenceoperating a wide range of plant and machinery
- Strongtime management and attention to detail
- Customer-focusedattitude and positive communication skills
- Commitmentto safety and risk management
- Comfortablewith early starts and flexible hours

Pre-Employment Requirements

You must hold:

- A WhiteCard
- Acurrent Victorian Driver’s Licence

A National Police Check will be conducted on the successful candidate.

- Work-LifeBalance:9-dayfortnight (38-hour week)
- Variety& Growth:Multi-skilled work with ongoing learning.
- GreatPerks: Uniformallowance, PPE, subsidised gym memberships, active social club.
- CompetitivePay:Approx. $1,394 per week + 15% super, plus 17.5% annual leave loading
- JobSecurity:Permanentfull-time position

12 noon on Monday, 23 November 2026.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, work with a great team and helpkeep Swan Hill municipality thriving – we would love to hear from you!

Need Assistance?

For questions about the role or applicationprocess, contact the Human Resources team at [email protected] or 5036 2333.

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