Gardener / Arborist: Full Time

Love working outdoors? Join Council's Parks & Gardens team as a Gardener/Arborist and help maintain our parks, gardens and local tree network. Enjoy a hands-on role, a supportive team and the satisfaction of making a real difference in your community every day.

About the role
Working within the Infrastructure Department, you'll be responsible for maintaining and developing Council's parks, gardens and urban and rural tree network, ensuring high standards of presentation, tree health and required clearances across the municipality.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Maintaining and operating plant and equipment for the pruning or removal of rural and urban roadside trees
• Assisting with tree maintenance activities, including pruning, removal, basic inspection and identification of tree health issues, hazards and defects
• Undertaking general gardening duties including mowing, edge trimming, watering, pruning, weeding, spraying of chemicals, litter removal and garden displays
• Installing and maintaining parks and gardens infrastructure and irrigation systems
• Maintaining playground soft fall areas and equipment
• Cleaning and maintaining all Parks & Gardens equipment

What we're looking for

• Certificate III in Horticulture (or actively working towards it)
• Current Victorian motor car licence and MR (Medium Rigid) licence
• Evidence of experience in parks, gardens or similar outdoor maintenance environments
• Demonstrated competence in operating complex parks and gardens equipment and powered tools
• Thorough understanding of horticultural chemicals, arboriculture practices and safety standards
• Certification in Chemical Handling and basic arboriculture practices preferred
• Desirable knowledge in operating a variety of heavy machinery and a Level 2 First Aid Certificate

How to apply

• Applications close: Friday 19 June 2026 at 4.00 pm
• For more information, contact Human Resources on (03) 5355 0200.
• To apply, email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]