An exciting opportunity exists for an Irrigation Technician, to join our Parks & Gardens section in a permanent role. The role will work closely with our gardens, Botanics, City Entrance, Sports grounds and open space teams to ensure that the turf surfaces & gardens at these high-profile locations are maintained to a high standard. It is an exciting opportunity to join a team preparing sites & displays for local and national events as well as for passive recreation and enjoyment across all our city. 

This position will work as a member of the Open Spaces team to ensure all irrigation systems across the City of Ballarat’s open spaces and gardens are monitored and maintained in accordance with current procedures and standards.  The position will be a part of a team that plays an important role in facilitating the operation and maintenance of irrigation and telemetry systems at these key locations. 

You will need demonstrated work experience and a positive approach to your work with a genuine passion for irrigation works within Parks and Gardens, with a strong focus on maintaining irrigation systems for turf surfaces and gardens across the City of Ballarat 

Key Selection Criteria:  

Essential 

• Qualifications and experience as listed in the position description.  
• Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values (Leadership, Outcomes, Loyalty and Excellence)  
• Must have a reasonable level of fitness to perform physical duties such as digging, walking, lifting etc.

  To apply for these positions please click on the Apply button and submit your application.  The closing date for this position is 12 noon Thursday 28 November 2024. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the screening questions based on the key selection criteria. 

  The successful applicants will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check are required for this role.  

  This is a permeant full-time position that will work a nine-day fortnight.  The salary is a Band 3 with a range between $66,981 to $71,105 per annum inclusive of allowances plus statutory superannuation.    

  For further information on Sports Grounds position, please contact Brad Gothard, Acting Supervisor Sports Grounds, on 0409 389 951. 

  The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.  We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.