Parks & Gardens Officer

Reference NumberSF/4753
- Job TypeFull Time
- PackageBand 2 plus 11% Superannuation

**Two full time permanent positions available**
**Band 2 with 11% superannuation**
**Work in a supportive, team environment**

**About this opportunity**

The key responsibilities of the Parks and Garden Officer (Band 2) will include:

- Cleaning and maintaining Council’s public facilities (Toilets, BBQ’s and Bins) to provide a neat and positive image of public amenity areas and a high standard of hygiene.
- Cleaning and maintaining parks, streetscapes, playgrounds and formal gardens, to provide attractive and enjoyable recreational spaces for the community and visitors.
- Operating and maintaining various items of small plant and equipment such as mowers, brush-cutters and chainsaws, to achieve appointed maintenance tasks.
- Completing administrative tasks associated with the role, such as entering and updating work orders into Council’s digital software.

**What you will bring to the role**
- Experience in a trade, works or service environment.
- Experience in working independently to meet timelines and set standards.
- Various plant operator competencies and Medium Rigid Truck Licence (desirable) e.g. skid steer loader, tractor.
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player with ability to follow direction.
- Capacity to engage and deal with general public as required.
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
- Availability to work weekends and public holidays, based on a monthly roster as required.

**What we offer**

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment, with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

**How to apply**

Applications should contain a cover letter and resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the
- or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

**Applications close at 11.45 pm on Sunday 28 April 2024.**

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

- Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
- Undertakes a satisfactory Police Check.
- Provides evidence of a valid drivers licence as the role requires travel within and surrounding the Shire.