About the role

The Horticultural Maintenance Worker plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the City of Ballarat's gardens and streetscapes to the highest standards

This hands-on position involves Designing, installing and maintaining floral displays, garden bed development, landscaping projects, turf care and tree planting,

The role also includes operating and maintaining a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment safely and efficiently. With a strong focus on horticulture, plant operation, customer service, and teamwork, the successful candidate will contribute to creating vibrant public spaces while promoting safe work practices and supporting the City of Ballarat's goals and vision.

About you

You are a qualified horticultural professional with a minimum Certificate III in Gardening, Landscaping, or a related trade, and hold a current Victorian Car Driver's License.

You have hands-on experience operating horticultural machinery, bring expertise in best Horticulture practices, have relevant gardening experience, plant selection knowledge, able to identify and control pest and diseases and turf management

Your strong understanding of health and safety practices complements your ability to work collaboratively within a team and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.

You possess well-developed communication and writing skills, enabling you to maintain accurate records and contribute to high-quality service delivery across Ballarat's green spaces.

Be Part of Something More:

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

Benefits

There's more to remuneration than just salary.

Here are some key benefits you might value:

• Learning and development programs
• Flexible work policies
• Employee benefits program
• MyWellbeing initiatives

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 11:59pm 30th June 2026.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and address the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Peter Blood, Supervisor City Entrances on 04•• ••• 698.

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at peo•••••••••••••@ballarat.vic.gov.au

We're proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.