- Band 3, Starting salary $70,858 (Pro rata) (incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
- Base hourly rate $35.85 (incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
The Role
As a Parks Worker – Passive Reserves you will execute operational maintenance programs, conducting works to the highest possible standard ensuring Council’s Passive Reserve areas are presented in a safe and acceptable standard.
This role is 2 days per week (negotiable between Monday - Friday) and you will be working primarily in Bendigo and the surrounding towns. Your day will start and finish at the Bendigo depot, located at Adam Street, Golden Square.
In this role you will:
- Routinely conduct duties such as mowing, brush cutting, edging, weeding, general repairs and litter removal
- Perform irrigation maintenance, chainsaw work and regular herbicide spraying
- Plan and organise resources necessary to complete work
- Ensure all maintenance work is done in a timely, safe and efficient manner
- Use and maintain miscellaneous power tools and hand held equipment
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience in Turf management, Horticulture, Landscaping or similar
- Have experience in the safe operation of front deck mowers, small plant operation, including competent chemical selection and use
- The ability to work in a team and under direction
- A understanding of the relationship between changing seasonal conditions and park maintenance duties
- Have a safety focus with knowledge and understanding of relevant OH&S principles and practices
- A customer service focus with good communication skills
This role requires:
- A current driver’s license with Medium Rigid (MR) endorsement
- A pre-employment medical
- Farm Chemical Users certificate
- Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Generous leave entitlements
- Discounted gym memberships | Work close to home
- All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Paid allowances | Paid overtime
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Position Description
Please view the position description and detailed position demands document in “Job Attachments”
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contactKelly Walters, Team Leader – Passive Reserves, 0427 048 ***.
by 11pm, Monday 16 November 2026.
About Us
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!
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Parks Worker - Passive Reserve (Part time) employer: City of Greater Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With flexible and hybrid work options, annual salary increases, and a commitment to fostering a positive safety culture, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while enjoying the benefits of living in a vibrant regional community known for its rich culture and recreational opportunities.
