Parks Maintenance Person

Overview

Mildura, Victoria

Full-time

Join our Parks & Gardens team and help maintain beautiful parks, gardens and sports fields across Mildura Rural City Enjoy hands-on work in the outdoors while making a real impact in the community.

Position details

• Identified Position Full Time
• 9 Day Fortnight
• Job Number: R2666
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 11 September 2025

About The Opportunity

Be part of a dynamic team delivering top-quality development and maintenance across some of the region's most iconic locations – from the Langtree Mall and CBD to the scenic Deakin Avenue, Henderson Park, and beyond. Bring public spaces to life by following well-planned programs and schedules, ensuring every area looks its best and functions flawlessly. This is your chance to make a visible impact in the heart of the community

What You Will Bring

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Relevant knowledge and experience in parks, gardens, turf and tree care maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following directions and contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in the safe operation of plant and equipment associated with parks and gardens activities.
• Current driver's license.
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one prior to employment.
• Have the ability to submit a Certificate of Aboriginality and demonstrate your connection to country

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 2 of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $65,541.38 to $67,025.98 per annum including industry allowance plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits

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

• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• 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

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.

About Our Organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at

About Our Region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres. Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. Learn more about our region at

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

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