Parks Maintenance Operator — 9‑Day Fortnight & Benefits …, Hawkesbury City Council

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
- Salary Range from
- $60k + 12% Super
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off + On-Site Parking
- Fitness Passport + Great Team Culture Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice. Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities. The Role Reporting the Coordinator Open Space Operations, the Intermediate Plant Operator
- Parks will undertake day‑to‑day duties required in the Parks maintenance and construction program and will be responsible for mowing and lawn maintenance, general labour, operating and maintaining equipment and driving an MR truck. About You You will have knowledge and sound experience of horticulture and gardening techniques. You will have the ability to work effectively as part of a team but also be adaptable to work independently. You will be physically fit in order to carry out the manual requirements of the role and you will have a positive attitude and will be able to demonstrate your enthusiasm for maintaining the Hawkesbury's outdoor spaces for our residents and community. Essential Criteria
- Previous experience in parks maintenance and construction and/or landscaping/horticulture position
- Sound knowledge of plant and implement use, maintenance and safety
- Operation of horticultural plant and equipment including trucks, ride‑on mowers, small plant and pesticide spraying equipment
- Understanding of lawn maintenance and improvements
- Experience with chainsaw use, maintenance and safety
- Experience with irrigation systems, hard landscaping and weed control ID
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- MR Licence
- The right to live and work in Australia
- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration The Rewards
- There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
- Excellent working environment
- 9 Day Fortnight
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Tertiary Education Assistance
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness Passport Option
- Social Club
- BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family To Apply For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website Applications close Tuesday, 26th May 2026 Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application. Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position. Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvpw1