Join to apply for the Parks Worker - Nursery role at City of Greater Bendigo Band 3, Starting salary $68,201 (incl. Industry Allowance) plus superannuationBase hourly rate $34.51 (incl. Industry Allowance) plus superannuation Full time, Ongoing The City of Greater Bendigo is located in central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country, 90 minutes'' drive from Melbourne. The region offers a blend of city amenities and a warm country feel, with renowned food, wine, heritage buildings, natural surrounds, quality education, health services, and transport links including Bendigo Airport. Role In this role you will assist in the production and maintenance of plant material for the Parks & Open Space Unit to ensure the availability of quality plant material. Duties include general maintenance, pruning, potting, relocation, propagation, and maintaining plant hygiene. You will also assist with planning and preparation of floral and plantbased displays for various events and activities. This position is based in our Nursery in Kangaroo Flat, with travel throughout the Greater Bendigo region. Work days are MondayFriday from 7:30am to 4:30pm with a 9day fortnight and every second Monday as an RDO. About You To be successful you will have qualifications, skills, and experience in a Nursery environment or Horticulture, with demonstrated knowledge of nursery maintenance activities and the ability to apply quality control techniques. You will understand OH&S practices, maintain a safe worksite, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively as a team member with a focus on customer service. A current drivers licence, Farm Chemical Users certificate, and satisfactory police check are required. Benefits Annual salary increases and 17.5% annual leave loading Base hourly rate $34.51 plus superannuation Work a 9day fortnight Generous leave entitlements Training & development opportunities All PPE, tools, and equipment supplied Paid allowances and paid overtime For more of our benefits, visit our Employee Benefits website. Contact Kerina McIntyre, Coordinator Heritage Gardens & Amenity Landscapes(03) 5454 9529 To Apply Please submit your cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by the close of business Thursday 6 November 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Parks Worker - Nursery