Parks and Gardens Officer; Mower Operator​/Truck Driver

Join the Parks Presentation Team and help shape Banyule's green spaces

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining community spaces, and wants to build a rewarding career in local government?

We're seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Parks and Gardens Officer (Mower Operator / Truck Driver) to join our Parks Presentation team and help deliver high-quality horticultural services across Banyule's parks, gardens, and open spaces.

At Banyule City Council, you'll be part of a team that cares for an extensive and diverse portfolio of community assets, including more than 200 parks and reserves, 50 sports fields, 163 playgrounds, over 75,000 street trees, shared trail networks, gardens, and public open spaces that contribute to the liveability and wellbeing of our community.

This isn't just a mowing role.

It's an opportunity to build a career within one of Victoria's leading local government open space teams while making a visible contribution to the community every day.

• Working outdoors in some of Banyule's most beautiful parks and reserves.
• A varied role involving mowing, horticultural maintenance, equipment operation, and landscape presentation.
• Being part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to develop new skills, gain experience across different areas of Open Space Management, and work alongside professionals from Parks, Bushland, Trees, Sportsfields, Capital Works, and Asset Management.
• The chance to build networks across Council and explore future career opportunities within the organisation.

At Banyule, we invest in our people and encourage continuous learning, professional development, and career progression.

As a Parks and Gardens Officer, you will:

• Maintain high-quality horticultural assets through professional park and garden maintenance practices.
• Operate and maintain mowing equipment and light mechanical plant safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to the presentation and upkeep of Council's parks, reserves, roadsides, and public spaces.
• Support a safe workplace by identifying hazards, following OH&S procedures, and maintaining accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team delivering essential services to the community.

• Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork, safety, and customer service.
• Holds a current Medium Rigid (MR) Driver’s Licence and can safely operate vehicles up to 13.9 tonnes GCM.
• Has experience operating Out Front Mowers and a range of horticultural equipment including brush cutters, blowers, edgers, and hand mowers.
• Has previous experience working effectively within a team environment.
• Brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Experience operating hedge trimmers, chainsaws, post hole diggers, and other horticultural machinery will be highly regarded.

• Current Medium Rigid driver’s licence.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Functional Capacity Assessment

At Banyule City Council, you'll be joining an organisation committed to enhancing the natural environment, supporting its people, and delivering exceptional outcomes for the community. Whether you're looking to grow your skills, develop your career, or make a meaningful difference every day, this role offers an excellent starting point with opportunities that extend well beyond mowing and parks maintenance.

• Salary of $72,697.90 per annum plus super.
• A permanent full-time position with a fortnightly RDO.
• Working Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 3.56pm (during daylight Savings 6.30am to 3.26pm).
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave –…