About the role
The Parks & Natural Assets Department oversees the sustainable management of Council’s outdoor spaces, including community parks, reserves, streetscapes, and recreational areas. In this role, you will play a vital role in the Parks team, carrying out a range of tasks to ensure Council’s parks and open spaces are maintained to the highest standard. This position is based out of our Belmont Depot.

Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 3 Commencing at $66,772 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain parks, reserves and sports surfaces and other designated areas in a condition that satisfies customer requirements.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, hand/small ride on mowers, tractors, and related machinery, in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws/regulations, codes of practice and applicable directives.
• Follow all reasonable directions given by the Supervisor / Team Leader and other more senior staff in accordance with operational requirements which may include, but is not limited to, weeding, mowing, propagation, spraying of appropriate insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides to a regular or modified program as required.
• Display a positive personal contribution in assisting the Parks Unit in providing a customer focused service and commercially driven operation.
  
  

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in operating a range of Parks Maintenance plant and equipment in a parks environment. You will demonstrate accountability and ownership as you’ll be required to work autonomously and manage your own program of work. In addition, you will have:

• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence and Medium Rigid Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and competence in the use of specific tools relevant to operator maintenance requirements.
• Developed skills in oral and written communication, proficient knowledge of modern technology devices.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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Child Safety Responsibilities   
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Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Steve Vincent – Parks Operational Leader | SVincent@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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