Parks Worker - Horticulture

Parks Worker - Horticulture

Job No: 1780826

Location: Bendigo

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 3, Starting salary $68,201 (incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
• Base hourly rate $34.51 (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

Are you passionate about the environment and looking for a rewarding job working outdoors?

In this varied role, you will ensure the City’s Parks and Gardens, in particular Rosalind Park, are maintained to a high standard while promoting a positive image of the City.

You will:

• Assist with implementing daily horticulture maintenance requirements
• Undertake all other general maintenance as required, including but not limited to, mowing, weeding, rubbish and litter removal, edging, herbicide spraying and irrigation system maintenance
• Assist in the design, preparation and implementation of floral displays

This role is based at our Adam Street Depot in Golden Square, with travel, in City vehicles, to sites across the Bendigo region. The position works a 9 days fortnight from 7am – 4 pm Monday – Friday.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated knowledge and experience in horticulture and undertaking park maintenance activities
• Demonstrated experience in the safe operation of a variety of plant and equipment
• The ability to work as an effective team member
• A strong customer service focus
• Good communication skills

A pre-employment medical, satisfactory police records check, drivers licence and Chemical Handling Accreditation is required for this position.

Benefits

• Full time, Ongoing role | Work a 9 day fortnight, RDO | Annual salary increases (next increase October 2026)
• Secure and stable employment | Generous leave provisions | Work close to home
• All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Paid allowances 

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 Kerina McIntyre, Coordinator Heritage Gardens and Amenity Landscape, 0473 794 483.

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 7 September 2026.