Groundsperson - Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park

About the Role

The City of Ballarat is offering a fantastic opportunity to join the team responsible for maintaining two of the region's most iconic and well-loved recreational precincts—Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park. These spaces are central to community life, offering both passive and active recreation for residents and visitors alike.

As a Groundsperson, you'll contribute to the upkeep and enhancement of these precincts through a variety of horticultural and maintenance tasks, including mowing, brush cutting, weed control, garden bed care, and tree planting. You'll also be involved in maintaining infrastructure such as pathways, boardwalks, signage, and aquatic features, while supporting events and ensuring public spaces remain safe, clean, and inviting.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating plant and equipment, and being part of a collaborative team. A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and customer service are key to success in this rewarding and dynamic environment.

About You:

You're a dependable and enthusiastic team player who takes pride in maintaining public spaces and delivering meaningful outcomes for the community. With practical experience in horticulture, parks, and/or waterway maintenance, you're confident in operating mechanical plant and hand tools safely and effectively. You also bring a strong understanding of health and safety practices relevant to outdoor work environments.

Your qualifications include a Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens (or equivalent), along with a Victorian Driver's Licence, Boat Operators Licence, and a Certificate in Farm Chemical Handling. You're capable of working independently when required, and your sound literacy and numeracy skills support accurate record-keeping and task execution.

Additional desirable qualifications such as a Marine Exemption 38 (Coxswain Grade 2) and Chainsaw Operation Level 1 Certificate will further strengthen your application.

Above all, you enjoy working outdoors, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and are ready to make a visible and lasting contribution to Ballarat's most valued  spaces.

To Apply:

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Friday 26 September 2025.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact:

For any additional questions, please contact Bernard Blood, Supervisor Lake Wendouree

Be Part of Something More:

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.