Join our Parks & Gardens team!
At Swan Hill Rural City Council, our community is at the heart of everything we do. From the streets we drive on, to the parks we relax in and the public spaces we share. Your work will be seen, valued and felt every day.
We are seeking a hands-on, motivated Parks and Gardens Team Member who takes pride in quality work, values teamwork, and wants to create safe, attractive and well-maintained community spaces.
About the Role
This is a practical, outdoor-based position where no two days are the same. You will help maintain and enhance our beautiful parks, gardens, reserves, and streetscapes, contributing to welcoming and functional spaces our community enjoys every day. From turf care and irrigation to landscaping and plant operation, this role offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real difference.
What you will do
- Maintain parks, gardens, reserves and public spaces
- Perform turf care, gardening and irrigation tasks
- Assist with street cleaning, signage and line-marking
- Support roads, footpaths, drainage and concrete works
Plant & Equipment
- Operation and maintain ride-on mowers, tractors and plant
- Drive Council vehicles, including MR class trucks
- Keep equipment clean, safe and in good working order
Safety, Teamwork & Flexibility
- Follow OHS requirements and use PPE correctly
- Work safely to protect yourself, your team and the public
- Be part of a positive, supportive team
- Build skills through training and job rotation
- Support flexible hours and early starts
What you will bring
- Experience in horticulture, landscaping, or turf management (qualifications a bonus)
- A current MR Truck Licence
- White Card and Driver’s Licence essential
- Confidence operating a wide range of plant and machinery
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- Customer-focused attitude and positive communication skills
- Commitment to safety and risk management
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Comfortable with early starts and flexible hours
A National Police Check will be conducted on the successful candidate.
Why join us?
- Work-Life Balance: 9-day fortnight (38-hour week)
- Variety & Growth: Multi-skilled work with ongoing learning.
- Great Perks: Uniform allowance, PPE, subsidised gym memberships, active social club.
- Competitive Pay: Approx. $1,344 per week + 15% super, plus 17.5% annual leave loading
- Job Security: Permanent full-time position
Applications Deadline
12 noon, Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, work with a great team and help keep Swan Hill municipality thriving – we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
To apply for a position at Swan Hill Rural City Council, please follow the steps below:
1. Download the Position Description - Visit swanhill.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Careers to download the relevant Position Description.
2. Prepare your application - Your application must be submitted by the advertised closing date and include the following documents:
- Cover Letter - Introduce yourself and specify the position you are applying for.
- Current Resume - Provide a current resume detailing your employment history, education, relevant experience, and skills.
3. Submit your application
- Click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the job listing.
- Upload your Cover Letter and Resume.
- Complete the application form and click submit.
Enquiries
Any further enquiries can be directed to Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 5036 2333
