Multipurpose Officer Colac Botanic Gardens

Job No: COS145

Location: Colac

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 8 Jul 2025 AEST

Are you someone who loves the outdoors, enjoys working with plants, and wants to make a real impact in your community? We’ve got the perfect job for you!

Colac Otway Shire Council is looking for a Multipurpose Officer to join our Parks and Gardens team focusing on maintenance at the Colac Botanic Gardens. This role offers the opportunity to work in one of the region’s most picturesque and well-loved greenspaces.

This is a full-time, permanent position – you’ll be involved in a hands-on role to enhance the gardens, parks, and streetscapes of Colac Otway that locals and visitors love. You’ll be part of a passionate team that values safety, creativity, and community pride.

Council is very interested in applicants with a Certificate III in Horticulture, or applicants with horticulture training or experience —if you’ve got the skills, the drive, and a love for the outdoors, we want to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

Work in one of Victoria’s largest heritage-listed gardens with many rare plant species
Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
Learn from experienced horticulturists and arborists
Make a visible difference in your community
Enjoy job security and great work-life balance
Work a 9-day fortnight

If you’re ready to grow your career in a region that’s as inspiring as it is beautiful, apply now!

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information: $64,129.10 to $67,823.63 per annum including industry allowance plus superannuation.

Applications close on Tuesday 8 July 2025 so don’t miss your chance to turn your passion for plants into a career.

For further information and how to apply:

1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
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3. Submit your application

Andrew Tenni

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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