General Purpose Gardener

2 weeks ago


Mount Beauty, Victoria, Australia Alpine Shire Council Full time $34,000 - $40,000 per year
  • A rewarding role with the best of nature at your doorstep
  • Be part of a welcoming and friendly community who love where they live
  • A great opportunity for a local, or someone wanting to stay in the area after the winter season

This is an ideal opportunity for a local or someone wanting to stay in the area after spending their winter in the mountains. We are looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, and who would like to apply their horticulture experience to this temporary fulltime 9 day fortnight role.

About us

We are located in the stunning high-country region of North East Victoria. We are surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria's premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover's paradise, just a stone's throw from the Victorian ski fields. It is a lifestyle like no other.

Appreciate work life balance working a nine day fortnight. Our region is filled with adventure, breathtaking natural surrounds and a foodie lover's paradise. Enjoy the regional lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live. Join us in delivering meaningful work with dedicated people.

How you'll make a difference

We are seeking an enthusiastic person who enjoys working outdoors and would like to apply their relevant horticultural experience to this temporary fulltime role.

We are proud of our beautiful open space areas and we're looking for a new team member who is as passionate about the presentation of these areas as we are. To succeed in this role, you will:

  • Undertake horticultural maintenance and improvement activities.
  • Achieve a high standard of presentation and public satisfaction with open spaces.
  • Safely and effectively work in our open spaces environment.

At Alpine Shire Council we offer our employees

  • An inclusive, innovative and supportive workplace
  • A rewarding career with the best of nature at your doorstep
  • Nine day full time fortnight for outdoor roles
  • A welcoming and friendly community who love where they live

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate is a team player who has the following qualifications/experience:

  • Driver licence
  • Formal qualifications in Horticulture are desirable
  • Heavy/medium truck licence is preferable
  • HLTAID003 Provide first aid
  • Chainsaw qualifications
  • Worksafe Construction Induction Card
  • Working with children check
  • Farm Chemical Users Certificate

Apply now

Temporary full time position, based in Mount Beauty

  • 6 month seasonal contract
  • Fortnightly Rostered Day off
  • Salary based on Band 3 classification, dependant on experience and qualifications, from $34.41 per hour plus superannuation

Alpine Shire Council welcomes people from a diverse range of backgrounds. People of all genders, ages and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

Work Type

Fixed Full Time

Location:

Mount Beauty

Contact Person

Harry Prescott, Team Leader Maintenance Crew Mount Beauty

Contact Number

Opening Date

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Closing Date

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Classification

Band 3

Department

Engineering and Maintenance



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