Parks & Open Space Leading Hand - Heathcote

Parks & Open Space Leading Hand - Heathcote

Job No: 9580726

Location: Heathcote

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• Full time, Ongoing (9 day fortnight)
• Band 4, Starting salary $73,944 (incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
• Base hourly rate $37.42 (incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation

The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

In this leadership role as our Leading Hand - Townships (advertised as "Parks & Open Space Leading Hand - Heathcote"), you will undertake a range of duties including:

• Ensure operational maintenance programs, within our Parks and Open Spaces in Heathcote and surrounding towns, are being conducted to the highest possible standard and in accordance with best industry practice
• Supervise staff and contractors to ensure all works are completed safely, on time and to a high standard
• Promote and implement appropriate human resource management, OHS and risk management practices and procedures
• Working collaboratively to plan, program and oversee all operational activities necessary to achieve and maintain high quality parks and open space areas, including playgrounds
• Undertake a range of general maintenance activities including mowing, brush cutting, edging, weed control, irrigation maintenance, playground repairs, general repairs and litter removal

This position is based at the Heathcote Depot, and will undertake work in Heathcote, Mia Mia, Redesdale and Bendigo, with travel to other depots or locations may be required.

The position works Monday to Friday from 7.30am – 4.30pm over a 9 day fortnight (fortnightly RDO).

About You

To be successful in this varied position, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications and experience in horticulture, park maintenance or similar
• Experience in the safe operations of a range of plant and equipment such as mowers and brush cutters 
• Skills and experience in, or a keen interest to learn, team leadership
• Knowledge of OH&S and safe work practices
• Good communication, time management and computer skills
• Ability to work independently or part of a team

This role requires:

• Satisfactory police check
• Pre employment medical
• Employee Working with Children Check
• Current drivers licence with MR endorsement being desirable
• Construction Induction Card
• Farm Chemical Users certificate

Benefits

• Annual salary increases (next increase October 2026) | 17.5% annual leave loading  
• Secure and stable employment | Work a 9 day fortnight | Contribute to our community
• All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Paid allowances | Generous leave entitlements

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Position Description

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Click here for further information on the detailed position demands (this document provides further details on the physical and psychological requirements of the position which have been outlined in the table in the position description)

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Mitch Hogg, Coordinator Sportfields & Reserves, 0417 313 255. 

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Monday 3 August 2026.