Horticulture Service Officer

4 days ago

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia Greater Shepparton City Council Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

Horticulture Service Officer

Hourly Rate: $33.83 per hour (plus Industry Allowance and 25% casual loading)

Closing: Friday 19 September 2025

Casual

Greater Shepparton City Council is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Parks, Sport and Recreation team in casual roles.

Successful applicants will be responsible for the safe and competent operation and maintenance of plant, machinery, and tools used in parks maintenance. A strong commitment to Occupational Health and Safety is essential.

Experience or qualifications in horticulture, agriculture, or native vegetation will be highly regarded.

A current Medium Rigid (MR) truck licence is required. Traffic Management certification and Construction Induction – White Card training is desirable

If you have a passion for working outdoors and want to contribute to the care and presentation of our parks and open spaces, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

For further information about this position, please contact Leigh Simpson, Coordinator Parks on

Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.

All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.

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