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Experienced Maintenance Employee - Urban Parks Maintenance Permanent Full Time Location: Latrobe City Salary Range: $68,116.88 - $72,938.84 plus applicable allowances, up to $4,284.20 and 12% superannuation Department: City Presentation Do you want to make an IMPACT? The Role As a valued member of our Urban Maintenance team, you will assist across any areas of the municipality with maintenance operations when and where work priorities demand, helping to achieve the overall maintenance objectives of the operations teams. This will include open space maintenance through tasks such as operating ride on mowers, tractors and small plant and equipment. Enjoy the outdoors, working a 9day fortnight from 7:00am 4:00pm! Workdays will be starting and concluding at Latrobe City Councils depot in Moe. About You We are seeking a dedicated allrounder who is passionate about delivering highquality work. You will be friendly, approachable, and professional to be able to communicate with the public, clients, and other employees. Current Medium Rigid Vehicle licence as a minimum Current Traffic Control and Worksite Management Certificate Construction Induction (White Card) Practical experience performing turf and grass maintenance for Municipal Council or similar size operation. Proven experience in the safe and competent operation of the types of plant and equipment used in turf and grass maintenance. Possession of a current Farm Chemical User/Herbicide Application Certificate Practical experience in one or more of the following: General horticultural maintenance Routine turf and grass mowing. Desirable Current First Aid Experience working with a Municipal Council or similar authority. All successful applicants are required to undergo a Police Check, PreEmployment Medical Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check. Go Further at Latrobe City Council A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you. Why work for us? At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees. We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance. We offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs. We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland. To apply Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website. Applications will close at 11.59PM on Thursday 6 November 2025. Contact Steven Grover Team Leader Urban Maintenance West on 0409338483 for a confidential discussion. Child Safe Organisation Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this. Diversity and Inclusion At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing highquality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality. At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council''s Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at [email protected] or by calling 1300367700. We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at [email protected] or call 51286113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr