Head Gardener

Make a difference by delivering great outdoor spaces for our communities and visitors to enjoy…

• Full time,9-day fortnight
• Based at the Municipal depot and various locations within the Shire
• Classified Band 4
• $31.20 per hour, plus super and applicable allowances.

About us

Make Hepburn Shire Council your next career move. We are a small rural council with a dedicated team who delivers meaningful outcomes for the community. You can enjoy the challenges, fast track your career, enjoy flexibility with contemporary employee benefits and either enjoy the rural lifestyle or be in Melbourne in basically an hour.

Our main office is in the renowned, stunning tourist town of Daylesford, only 90 km northwest of Melbourne. Additional Council facilities are also located in our surrounding historical townships of Clunes, Creswick, and Trentham. Appreciate a flexible work life balance with opportunities to discover vibrant local communities of artists, gardeners, writers, musicians, foodies and so much more. Kick off your career here or bring your experience to help serve our community.

“I absolutely love working in Local Government! Sometimes it isn’t easy but the diversity of delivering over 100 services and building and maintaining assets directly for our community of residents and visitors means you won’t be bored, and you will see your role making a difference. Hepburn Shire is an amazing location, with committed staff and Councillors, so why not apply for a role…..you won’t be disappointed.”  Bradley Thomas (Chief Executive Officer)

How you’ll make a difference

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and promote the horticultural standing and vigor of the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, the jewel in the crown of Hepburn Shire Council. 

Our ideal candidate

Will have extensive knowledge in the field of horticulture who will be able to implement the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens management plan and collection policy. The successful candidate will show the Hepburn Shire Values and work collaboratively within the small but passionate Parks and Open Space team.

What Hepburn can offer you?

What better way to spend your time off than exploring the picturesque beauty with forests, natural springs and rolling landscapes. Bicycle and walking trails, locally grown food, the variety of dining options, creative arts offerings (galleries, festivals), and markets enhance the appeal of living in or near our stunning region. All this is only an hour and a half from Melbourne.

• Meaningful work with a dedicated team
• Work life balance options -9-day fortnight
• Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
• Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning

How to apply

Click Apply now and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the position criteria. Please include in your application a copy of your certificates.

 Further information and a copy of the Position Description visit the employment section on the Council’s website. Job vacancies Hepburn Shire Council

If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact Simon Fishlock, Coordinator Parks and Open Spaces 0400 479 *** to find out more.

Applications close 1 April 2024

Hepburn Shire Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people.  Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people. 

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