Parks & Gardens Team Member (Wk04)

Moorabool is not only a great place to work; it's also a great place to live.
Job Description
About Council
Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. With an innate focus on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the needs of our evolving communities, by 2025, we will be recognised for advocating and supporting a strong, inclusive community that co-exists with the natural environment. Our organisation will deliver services that best serve a growing community and support a self-sustaining local economy.
About the role
We are seeking a competent and experienced Parks & Gardens Team Member to provide maintenance within the Moorabool Shire, in accordance with agreed programs which may include but are not limited to, parks, gardens, reserves, sports fields and passive areas.
Moorabool Shire is passionate about delivering quality and professional services to it's community, so if you enjoy working in a team environment, are motivated and enjoy working outdoors, we would like to hear from you.
To view the full position description, click or click the link in the how to apply.
For further information about the role, please contact Simon Smith, Coordinator Parks & Gardens on (03) 5366 1371.
What we offer

• A dynamic team culture
• We invest in our people by providing relevant learning, development and growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• GMHBA Health Cover
• Fortnightly RDO
• Social Club and Staff Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Support

Send us an email at and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We'd love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks; progression opportunities; cultural initiatives; reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
The ideal candidate will have a Trade Certificate in Horticulture (Gardening) through apprenticeship, or be able to demonstrate a high level of experience, skills and knowledge in the horticultural industry, together with demonstrated skills in the use of light and medium mechanical plant.
The successful applicant will also possess sound literacy and numeracy skills to maintain a diary, work records, read instructions and perform calculations for chemical application.
How to apply
Please visit our website to download and read the full PD then apply online @
When you hit the apply button you won't be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you'll be provided with an opportunity to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.
To be considered for this role please submit your application including a resume and cover letter by 11.59 pm, Sunday 18 February 2024.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact Glenn Bench, HRBP Recruitment Specialist on 5366 1418.
Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**
We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability
Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.