Team Member Vegetation

ABOUT US

South Gippsland offers welcoming townships, friendly communities and colourful landscapes. You can enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. South Gippslanders enjoy the beauty and freedom of country living with easy access to Melbourne.

As an organisation we pride ourselves on sustaining a close-knit workplace with values based leadership. Our residents and our internal customers expect their services to be delivered efficiently and with minimal fuss. We aim to meet and exceed these expectations.

We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to developing a culture of Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• 6 - Month Fixed Term Contract
• Band 3 + Industry Allowance: $69, % superannuation + Maintenance Allowance
• Full Time with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off

The Open Space & Environment Department are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive person to assist in the maintenance across key areas of parks and gardens operations in line with priorities and demands. This includes, but not limited to:

• Tree maintenance and management on Council owned land across the Shire.
• Preparation works for road re-sheeting, including vegetation uplift along rural roads.
• Responding to requests for tree removal and maintenance both in urban and rural road reserves, and Council parks & gardens.
• Pro-active tree removal and maintenance and general arborist works, including: Using Elevated Work Platform (EWP), traffic management, chainsaws, handsaws, chipper and other machinery.

ABOUT YOU

You will have knowledge and/or experience in vegetation management or a similar role. This includes an understanding of how to safely and competently undertake a range of tree maintenance duties including the use of plant and equipment, specifically chainsaws and tree management equipment.

You will be known for your excellent attention to detail, time management and the ability to work well within a team and you must be prepared to work from Leongatha or Foster.

You will have/or are able to obtain the following certificates and licenses:

• Current Medium or Heavy Rigid truck licence
• Experience Tree maintenance
• Experience in the operation of a variety of plant & equipment currently used in Operations specifically chainsaws and Tree management equipment
• Satisfactory Police Records Check
• Construction Industry Red/White Card

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments

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NEXT STEPS

If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest You must answer your questions in the fields below, please do not attach them in a separate document, doing so may affect the progression of your application. You will also be required to upload two documents, your resume and cover letter.

Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.

To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE.

Enquiries to: Steve Missen, Coordinator Parks & Gardens on

Applications close Midnight Sunday 23 November 2025.

Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on or email

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