Mildura Rural City Council

Parks Maintenance Mower Operator

Join our friendly Parks Team and help care for local parks, gardens, and streetscapes. This hands on role involves a variety of maintenance activities, including planting, weeding, pruning, and general upkeep to ensure our outdoor spaces are well presented.

Position details

• Full Time
• Job Number: R2761
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 23 July 2026

About the Opportunity
The officer is responsible for maintaining parks, gardens, and streetscapes to agreed standards across the municipality. This includes operating mowing and brush‑cutting equipment in line with seasonal programs. The role also involves assisting with general park and garden maintenance tasks such as planting, weeding, pruning, and rubbish removal as required.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Current car licence (manual)
• Relevant experience in parks and garden maintenance.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of out-front mowers, tractor’s and horticultural equipment.
• Ability to identify and control weeds effectively in turf and gardens.
• Experience in tree establishment and care.

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 2 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $67,507 per annum including industry allowance plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements (Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Option for an Annualised Salary Package
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

 Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Want to know more?

Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.