Mowing Hand (Truck Driver)

Join our Parks Presentation Team and help shape the green spaces of our community. We’re seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Mowing Hand / Truck Driver to support the delivery of high-quality horticultural services across Council’s parks and gardens. Banyule City Council boasts a wealth of open space and parklands, featuring both exotic and native vegetation of historical and environmental significance. The Parks and Gardens department oversees the care and development of over 200 parks and reserves, 50 sports fields, 163 playgrounds, more than 75,000 street trees, an extensive shared trail network, and a wide range of park furniture and assets that enrich the urban landscape.

About the role

This role offers the chance to contribute directly to the presentation, sustainability, and liveability of the community’s environment while working in a dynamic and supportive team. You’ll get to work in the great outdoors, in beautiful parks and reserves, contributing to community spaces. You’ll enjoy a variety of tasks ranging from mowing and horticultural maintenance to operating different equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality horticultural assets by applying professional practices and sound horticultural principles across Council landscapes and garden areas.
• Operate and maintain mowing and light mechanical equipment (e.g., Out Front Mower, brush cutter, chainsaw) safely and efficiently to meet Parks Maintenance targets.
• Ensure safety and compliance with OH&S standards while reporting hazards and maintaining accurate logs and records.

Requirements

• A demonstrated commitment to our values.
• Demonstrated high-level customer-focused approach.
• Safe and competent driving of vehicles up to 13.9 tonnes GCM with a current Medium Rigid driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated experience in operating Out Front Mowers competently, and safe and competent operation of light mechanical plant including brush cutter, blower, edger, hand mower. Additional experience with hedge trimmers, chainsaw, post hole digger would be desirable.
• Previous experience working effectively in a team environment.

Pre-employment Requirements

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

Benefits

• Salary of $72,697.90 per annum plus super.
• Permanent full-time position with a fortnightly RDO.
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer / 4 weeks of paid parental leave – partner.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives.

Schedule

• Working Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:56 PM (during daylight savings 6:30 AM to 3:26 PM).