Gardening Assistant

Synopsis

Gardening Assistant

• Full-time - Permanent role
• $34.69 per hour, plus superannuation
• Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available
  
  

Keen to keep Wodonga green and beautiful? Join a team that takes pride in shaping and maintaining the natural spaces that make Wodonga such a liveable city.

This hands-on role supports the programmed delivery of maintenance activities for Wodonga's parks, gardens and open spaces. From turf care and garden beds to irrigation systems and street furniture, you'll help keep our outdoor environments looking great and functioning safely for the community.

• Daily operational work Carry out routine garden maintenance such as mowing, pruning, weeding, spraying and mulching across Wodonga's open space areas.
• Safe plant and equipment use Operate a range of horticultural machinery and equipment including mowers, chainsaws, blowers and spray units in a safe and efficient manner.
• Team support and flexibility Work collaboratively across Council's broader operations teams, providing labour and support to natural resource, roads or parks crews as needed.
• Compliance and documentation Contribute to a safe and organised work environment by completing documentation such as Safe Work Method Statements, Traffic Control Plans, timesheets and job records.
• Customer service and communication Respond courteously to community service requests and maintain respectful communication with team members and other council staff.
  
  

Why join us?

At Wodonga Council, we support your growth and wellbeing with:

• Career Development – Ongoing learning, mentoring, and progression opportunities.
• Leave Entitlements – Generous and flexible leave to support work-life balance.
• Flexible Work Options – Where applicable, enjoy adaptable hours and remote work arrangements.
• Health & Wellbeing – Access to Fitness Passport, EAP, and other wellness initiatives.
  
  

Location – onsite

Key Selection Criteria

Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following.

• Relevant qualifications in gardening or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training
• Demonstrated experience in gardening or mechanical maintenance
• Proven ability to follow instructions and work according to established processes
• Ability to provide good customer service and ensure the quality of work outputs
  
  

How To Apply

To apply, visit Wodonga Council — Careers

Click "Apply" And Submit

• A brief cover letter
• Your current resume
  
  

Complete an online form and address the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
• A current driver's licence
• Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift).
• The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council)
  
  

If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented.

Enquiries

Team Leader Gardens – Michael Power – 0439 312 736 | [email protected]

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 31st August 2025

This position may be filled prior to the closing date if an exceptional applicant is identified.
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