Hornsby's parks and open spaces are highly valued by the community and are a source of pride for the region. From iconic destinations such as Fagan Park, Hornsby Park and Mark Taylor Oval, our parks provide important places for recreation, sport and community connection. We are seeking a Park Worker to join our Parks Service Unit. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors in a supportive team environment, contribute to maintaining some of the area's most treasured public spaces, and develop skills with genuine opportunities for career progression. If you take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.
- Work in the beautiful surrounds of Hornsby Shire
- Work with an organisation that values your contribution
- $61,833.54 - $68,083.49 p.a. plus superannuation and allowances and fortnightly RDO
Position Type
Permanent full time role
Salary
$61,833.54 - $68,083.49 per annum (based on 76 hours per fortnight) plus superannuation and an RDO each fortnight.
Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience
About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at
Hornsby Shire Council.
About the role
We are seeking an energetic worker with good interpersonal skills to join our Parks Maintenance Crews. The position will work as part of a small team maintaining parks and oval surrounds. Duties include the use of ride on and push grasscutting units, whipper snippers, hand blowers and linemarking equipment. The crew are also responsible for the cleaning of amenities and vegetation maintenance within the crews area.
Position Requirements
- Current Class C Driver licence (essential)
- General Construction Induction Certificate (essential)
- A current MR Licence (desirable)
About you
Your new role requires the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines as set by the Parks Service Unit Supervisors. A high standard of service is needed to take appropriate action in response to a variety of demands. Good physical fitness is critical as the person is required to carry out manual labouring tasks. Good listening and communication skills are essential to ensure directions and instructions are carried out safely, promptly and accurately.
Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:
- Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees
- Generous leave provisions, including:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
- Parental Leave (up to 28 weeks)
- My Leave
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee recognition scheme
- Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
- Social Club
- Long Service Awards
For more information and to apply:
Please visit
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Applications close 20 October 2026 at 11.30pm
