Multi-Skilled Worker – Parks and Recreation

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a proactive and dedicated Multi-skilled Worker to join our Parks & Recreation team. This role is key to ensuring the maintenance, safety, and visual appeal of our public parks, recreational spaces, and playgrounds.What we’re looking for:We’re looking for people who enjoy working outdoors across the region, you will perform a variety of tasks including playground inspections, mowing, vegetation control, landscaping, and general parks maintenance. You'll also operate machinery and equipment safely and provide support to other Works Centre staff when needed.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the health and wellbeing of our community by helping to deliver safe, attractive, and accessible public spaces.To be successful in this role, you’ll have practical experience in parks and open space maintenance, with the ability to safely operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment. A strong understanding of workplace health and safety, the ability to follow procedures, and a high level of physical fitness are essential. You’ll also bring good communication skills, a team-focused attitude, and the flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and environments.Position Hours: Full time, 76 hours per fortnightWhat You’ll Bring:EssentialA qualification in a relevant field (eg; Certificate III in Horticulture) or demonstrated experience in a similar roleMedium Rigid Truck "MR" Class licence (or the ability to obtain)Traffic Management Accreditation or the ability to obtain on commencement of employmentWhite Card the ability to obtain on commencement of employmentChemical Application AccreditationWhat we offer you:We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to:Flexibility: Take a long weekend every second week (9 Day Fortnight) Security: Job security and a variety of work activities Additional Leave:  Purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year Training: Great training and development opportunities  High Superannuation: Competitive benefits, plus 15% superannuation  Employee Assistance Program: Free counselling service for you and your family.  Salary Increases: Annual salary increases as per the Enterprise AgreementGlenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025Parking: OnsiteOther Perks: Corporate health memberships, gym, banking and lots more.For further information on this position, contact Brendon Rose, Parks & Recreation Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.Our Commitment to Community:Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.How to Apply:To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.Your application must include:a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience relate to the position descriptiona current resumePre-employment checks including a national Police check, working with vulnerable people, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.Applications close at 8pm on Monday 6 October 2025Position Description - Multi-skilled Worker - Parks and Recreation AUD Glenorchy 7010

Multi-Skilled Worker - Parks and Recreation

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a proactive and dedicated Multi-skilled Worker to join our Parks & Recreation team. This role is key to ensuring the maintenance, safety, and visual appeal of our public parks, recreational spaces, and playgrounds.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for people who enjoy working outdoors across the region, you will perform a variety of tasks including playground inspections, mowing, vegetation control, landscaping, and general parks maintenance. You'll also operate machinery and equipment safely and provide support to other Works Centre staff when needed.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the health and wellbeing of our community by helping to deliver safe, attractive, and accessible public spaces.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have practical experience in parks and open space maintenance, with the ability to safely operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment. A strong understanding of workplace health and safety, the ability to follow procedures, and a high level of physical fitness are essential. You’ll also bring good communication skills, a team-focused attitude, and the flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and environments.

Position Hours: Full time, 76 hours per fortnight

What You’ll Bring:

Essential

  • A qualification in a relevant field (eg; Certificate III in Horticulture) or demonstrated experience in a similar role
  • Medium Rigid Truck "MR" Class licence (or the ability to obtain)
  • Traffic Management Accreditation or the ability to obtain on commencement of employment
  • White Card the ability to obtain on commencement of employment
  • Chemical Application Accreditation

What we offer you:

We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to:

  • Flexibility: Take a long weekend every second week (9 Day Fortnight) 
  • Security: Job security and a variety of work activities 
  • Additional Leave:  Purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year 
  • Training: Great training and development opportunities  
  • High Superannuation: Competitive benefits, plus 15% superannuation  
  • Employee Assistance Program: Free counselling service for you and your family.  
  • Salary Increases: Annual salary increases as per the Enterprise Agreement
  • Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025
  • Parking: Onsite
  • Other Perks: Corporate health memberships, gym, banking and lots more.

For further information on this position, contact Brendon Rose, Parks & Recreation Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.

Our Commitment to Community:

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.

How to Apply:

To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

Your application must include:

  • a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience relate to the position description
  • a current resume

Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, working with vulnerable people, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Monday 6 October 2025