Parks Plant Operator

6 days ago


Geelong, Victoria, Australia City of Greater Geelong Full time $68,775 - $100,000 per year
Parks Plant Operator

Job no: 500001

Work type: Permanent Full Time

Classification: Band 3 - Commencing at $68,775 pa

Categories: Trades & Labour

About the role

In this role you will carry out parks and open space maintenance across reserves, sports grounds, roadsides, and streetscapes, ensuring our community spaces are safe, attractive, and well cared for. You'll operate mowers, tractors, and other equipment to deliver maintenance programs efficiently and effectively, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and timeliness.

Work type: Permanent full time

Classification: Band 3 Commencing at $68,775 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

  • Experience in parks and reserves maintenance, including mowing, slashing, and equipment operation.
  • Ability to safely operate and maintain plant, machinery, and vehicles in line with regulations.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to support colleagues and assist customers.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to follow processes, escalate issues, and contribute ideas for improvement.
  • Reliable planning and organisational skills to complete tasks on time, maintain records, and use resources efficiently.
  • Commitment to safety, personal development, and demonstrating behaviours consistent with the City's values.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a trade Certificate in Gardening, Horticulture or equivalent.

Essential Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in operating a range of Park Maintenance plant and equipment.
  • Communication skills with the ability to follow instructions and demonstrate clear written and verbal communication.
  • Some experience in resolving minor work specific problems or responding to new situations.
  • Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and competence in the use of specific tools relevant to operator maintenance requirements.
  • Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
  • Current Working with Children Check (employee).
  • Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Enquiries: Peter Arundell | Parks Operational Leader | |

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

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Advertised: 10 Sep :30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 23 Sep 2025 5:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time



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