Colac Otway Shire

Multipurpose Officer Parks and Gardens

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated team player to join our Parks and Gardens team as a Multipurpose Officer in a Permanent Full-Time capacity.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

This position is based at the Colac depot.

As Multipurpose Officer Parks & Gardens you will:

• Maintain a standard of the appearance, presentation and amenity of the parks, gardens and streetscapes for our residents and visitors to enjoy.
• Become a valued member of the Parks and Gardens team, carrying out allocated tasks at the Botanic Gardens and other Parks, Streetscapes and road reserves within the Colac Otway Shire region.
• Complete tasks with an emphasis on safety, quality and budget requirements to meet corporate values and standards.

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in operating larger horticultural plant and equipment.
• Capability of performing physical manual labour tasks.
• Well written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural operations.
• Sound OH&S knowledge and experience.
• An OH&S Construction Induction Card/White Card.
• A current driver’s licence is essential.
• Heavy truck and/or EWP licence would be desirable.
• Proven team player.
• A willingness to undertake training in personal development programs.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information: $66,213.59 to $70,028.25 per annum including industry allowance plus superannuation

For further information and how to apply:

1. 1. Download and review thePosition Descriptionincluding the Key Selection Criteria.
   2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses
   3. Submit your application

Applications Close Monday 20 July 2026 at 11:59pm

Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creatinga diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.