Open Spaces Maintenance Worker

• Based at the Linton depot

• Casual role with potential to become permanent

• Hourly rate from $36.77 + casual loading & super

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a dynamic crew member to join our Open Spaces Maintenance team. This role is offered on a casual basis, with the potential to transition to a permanent full-time position subject to business needs and demonstrated performance by the successful candidate.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

• Perform high quality maintenance and improvements of Golden Plains Shire’s open space assets as delegated by the Supervisor Open Spaces Maintenance and the Team leader Open Spaces Maintenance, ensuring all tasks have been completed to Council and industry best practice standards and expectations.

• Carry out environmental reserve maintenance activities, including but not limited to flora and fauna management as directed by the Supervisor Open Spaces Maintenance in collaboration with the Environment team.

• Operate Open Space plant in a competent, safe and efficient manner, at the direction of the Open Spaces Supervisor, ensuring the team’s operation of plant is conducted safely and efficiently.

• Completing site safety analysis and recording for each job site, or task.

• Engage with the community on a general day to day basis in a positive and polite manner, role modelling Council’s values in all interactions.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Cert III in Parks related qualifications (i.e. Horticulture/Arboriculture/Conservation and Land Management/ Landscaping) or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through practical experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to providing high quality community-focused outcomes.

• Experience in plant operation and maintenance.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or independently.

• A strong knowledge of OHS practices and a commitment to supporting a culture that promotes safety and wellbeing.

• Ability to identify, discuss and resolve problems through strong communication skills.

Other requirements

• Employment in this role is conditional on successful completion of an employment medical.

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire. 

With an Enterprise Agreement in place till 2028 we offer all employees:

• Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments

• An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do

• An active Social Club

• Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Jason Crosbie, Acting Coordinator Open Spaces on 03 •••• •216.

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role!  To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to any end date advertised.

APPLY NOW

Click on Apply to submit your application and following the prompts.  

Please address the key selection criteria (KSC) in your cover letter or use the KSC to guide your responses to the online questionnaire when submitting your application.

For further tips and tricks to help you shine during the recruitment process, visit our website.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People & Culture team at ••••@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you.

Applications close on WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2026 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.