Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations. Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here. We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family. Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here What you need to know...

permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
two positions available
the package: $57,955 to $69,112 plus superannuation per annum
location: South Grafton and Townsend, NSW
access to fitness passport
9 day fortnight

About the role Are you passionate about the presentation of parks and street gardens as well as tree planting and open spaces maintenance? Are you looking for an opportunity to express your enthusiasm for planning and delivering services to improve our open spaces such as parks assets valued by the community? Apply to join Clarence Valley Council’s Open Spaces team for the opportunity to test and grow your skills in one of the most scenically beautiful and geographically diverse areas of the Northern Rivers. We are seeking experienced and outstanding team members for our Parks Maintenance Lower River and Upper River Teams. These two applicants will efficiently and effectively participate to plan as a team and implement the maintenance of Council’s Open Space Parks and Reserves, applying quality parks maintenance skills from the mountain ranges to the coastal fringes within the Clarence Valley. We offer a great work / life balance and STRIVE to make the Clarence Valley a safe community full of opportunities. Positions based out of either Rushforth Road Works Depot - South Grafton or Townsend Depot. These roles are only available to a person who is of Aboriginal decent/ identifies as an Aboriginal person. Contact Gavin Beveridge, Senior Parks & Recreation Officer on 02 6640 3500 Closing date Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time). Other important information These positions are located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot and Townsend Depot however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future. A probation period applies to this position. Council applies the definition of Aboriginality as defined in the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983. The Act requires a person to be of Aboriginal decent, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted by the Aboriginal community in which he/she lives. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion. Applicants can demonstrate their Aboriginality by:

Demonstrating membership of a Local Aboriginal Land Council; or
Presenting a certificate or paper confirming Aboriginality from a recognised Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation with a common seal.

How to apply All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au For this application you will be required to:

address essential selection criteria from the position description
address desirable selection criteria from the position description
supply a resume
supply a cover letter
supply relevant certificates and licences.
demonstrate Aboriginality as per the above requirements

For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on www.clarence.nsw.gov.au Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

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