Leading Hand

17 hours ago

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia City of Greater Bendigo Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Full time, Temporary (6 months)
  • Band 4, Starting salary $71,287 (incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us

The Role

As our Leading Hand - Grass Slashing, you will:

  • Maintain Council's Reserve areas in a safe and efficient manner according to organisational standards
  • Provide on site supervision for staff and contractors
  • Undertake daily maintenance of plant and machinery

This is a seasonal 6 month temporary position, working Monday – Friday 7.00am – 4pm with a 9 day fortnight. The role is based at our Nursery, 103 McKenzie Street West, Golden Square but will travel across the Bendigo region.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Knowledge and operational experience in Open Space maintenance including the use of brush cutters, skid steer and ride on mowers
  • Good communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment
  • Experience in site and staff supervision
  • Good time management and knowledge of OH&S and safe work practices

A current drivers licence with medium rigid (MR) endorsement, skid steer/bobcat certificate and a satisfactory police check are required for this position.

Benefits

  • 17.5% annual leave loading | Above award wages
  • Contribute to our community | Work close to home
  • All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Paid allowances | Paid overtime

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Denise Lang, Coordinator Natural Environments on

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Thursday 1 October 2025.

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