Vacancy Details

Vegetation Management Assistant - Mower Operator Open Spaces 

  • Permanent Full Time
  • $63,908 per annum+ super

About Us

At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we are more than just an organisation – we're a community. Located in Victoria's stunning high country, we are committed to supporting our staff and providing exceptional service to our customers. Wangaratta’s picturesque landscapes and vibrant city life offer the perfect blend of work, leisure, and adventure.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful open spaces? Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a dynamic team? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Mower Operator, you’ll be a key player in our team, bringing strong interpersonal and communication skills to the table. You’ll interact with a variety of people, including the general public, while maintaining a professional, safe, and responsible manner at all times.

What You’ll Do:

  • Maintain large and small open space park lawns using mowers and other horticultural machinery.
  • Follow mowing schedules and manage your daily work time efficiently.
  • Ensure all plant, vehicles, and equipment are maintained and operated safely.
  • Apply chemicals and slash roadsides.
  • Complete customer service requests.

Essential Skills:

  • Experience operating front deck mowers, tractors, implements, and zero-turn mowers.
  • A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • General horticultural knowledge.

Desirable Skills:

  • Victorian MR Truck Licence.
  • Traffic Management Certificate.
  • Herbicide Spraying Licence.
  • First Aid Certificate (Level II).

Work Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Why Work for the Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team offers numerous benefits, including:

  • An inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support your career growth
  • Corporate benefits such as flu injections and discounted gym memberships
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support

Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Ricky Eykenboom, Horticulture Coordinator on 03 5722 0890.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 9 December 2024.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  • Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
  • Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.