Are you passionate about the outdoors, and looking for a hands on career?
Council is currently seeking a motivated and diverse individual to join their highly regarded Depot Operations team in the position of Horticulture Maintenance Worker.
The successful candidate will:
- Maintain municipal high profile areas in the CBD, Botanic Gardens, landscaped and tree assets throughout Warrnambool, to a high standard.
- Have the ability to carry out a wide range of physical activities including but not limited to horticultural skills.
- Operate/ equipment efficiently and safely adhering to Safe Operation Procedures (SOPS) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) to ensure satisfactory completion of assigned duties.
The Benefits
This is a permanent full time position, with a starting salary of $66,426 per annum (inclusive of industry allowance) plus superannuation.
This position works across a 9 day fortnight.
Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:
- Ongoing training and development
- Discount to Council owned facilities
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years
To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ above.
Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Paul Lamb, Supervisor Tree Planting Management & Maintenance, on 0401 368 200 or [email protected].
Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 13 July 2025.
Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers
Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To view current vacancies visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers
