Open Space Maintenance Officer

Band 3 $65,638 -$70,113 plus 12% Super + Industry & Maintenance allowance
- Two roles available:

- 1 full-time permanent role - 8-day fortnightly roster, 9.5 hour days
- 1 part-time, fixed-term role, 2-days per week
- Enjoy the stunning scenery through our town scapes and natural areas as you work in our urban and outer towns.

**About Baw Baw Shire Council**

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

**About the Role**

The primary objectives of the role are to maintain open space areas including parks, gardens, lawn areas to the Baw Baw Shire Council Open Space Maintenance Standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in their surroundings, and wants to contribute to the liveability and presentation of our growing region.

If you’re someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining public spaces, and values being part of a team that contributes to the community’s quality of life. To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have experience in open space, parks, or grounds maintenance.

You should be familiar with operating and maintaining relevant machinery and tools safely and hold a current driver’s licence, with a Medium Rigid (MR) licence considered desirable. Qualifications such as a Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, or equivalent practical experience are preferred. A strong understanding of safe work practices and commitment to occupational health and safety requirements is essential.

In addition to your practical skills, you’ll bring a strong work ethic and a proactive, can-do attitude. You should be able to work well both independently and within a team environment when required. Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach to service requests will help you succeed.

You will also be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check as part of your employment. Above all, you’ll have a willingness to learn and contribute to the care and presentation of Baw Baw Shire’s public spaces.

**Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire**
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.

**Further Information and How To Apply**
- Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._