Intermediate Plant Operator - Parks
Be
passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
- Salary $60k -$67k per annum
- 9 Day
Fortnight
- Fitness
Passport Option + On-Site Parking
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:
- Great
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 www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Applications close Tuesday 4th November, 2025
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.
