Green Space Assistant

Nambucca Shire Council; Macksville; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Professional development and careerop

Leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted fitness and pool membership

Salary packaging options including rem

Uniform and PPE supplied

Job summary

Nambucca Valley Council is seeking two Green Space Assistants to join our outdoor maintenance team in Macksville, NSW. You will help care for parks, reserves and public spaces, performing routine upkeep and light repairs to seating, shelters and lookouts.

Ideal candidates enjoy working outdoors, are reliable team players and have experience with hand and powered tools, mowers and weed control. A current Class C licence and traffic controller tickets are required.

Qualifications

• Class C drivers' licence.
• Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Controller tickets.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Experience operating hand and powered tools.
• Experience operating zero turn mowers, brushcutters, leaf blowers and weed spraying equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and carrying out minor repairs to street seats, picnic tables, picnic shelters and lookouts.
• Maintaining playing fields, turfed areas in addition to street scape gardens through weeding, mulching and replacing plants to keep them healthy and thriving.

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Tool operation

Tools

Hand tools

Powered tools

Zero turn mowers

Brushcutters

Leaf blowers

Weed spraying equipment

Job description

The Nambucca Valley is situated on the beautiful mid-north coast of NSW, half-way between Sydney and Brisbane, and an easy 30-minute drive from Coffs Harbour.

With the most stunning beaches and waterways on par with anywhere in the world, the Valley is a paradise unspoilt with a lifestyle most people dream of. From the crystal blue waters to the lush rural pastures and tranquil rainforests, our natural environment is simply idyllic.

About the Opportunity

Nambucca Valley Council is seeking two Green Space Assistants to join our team. This role would be ideal for someone who loves working outdoors and enjoys making a difference to our community, through the maintenance of Council's green spaces.

Responsibilities include maintaining and carrying out minor repairs to street seats, picnic tables, picnic shelters and lookouts. As well as maintaining playing fields, turfed areas in addition to street scape gardens through weeding, mulching and replacing plants to keep them heathy and thriving.

If you're passionate about enhancing our parks and public spaces for our residents and visitors, this might be the opportunity for you.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Class C drivers' licence
• Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Controller tickets
• Ability to work productively in a team environment
• Experience operating hand and powered tools
• Experience in operating zero turn mowers, brushcutters, leaf blowers and weed spraying equipment

What we can offer

• Salary range $55,822 to $62,989 gross per annum, plus superannuation, starting salary dependant on skills and experience
• Generous leave entitlements, including long service leave after 5 years
• 9-day fortnight
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Discounted fitness and pool membership
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Salary packaging options including remote area benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• Contribution to the essential services that benefit the community

Want to know more?

For further information, Tim Woodward, Green Space Coordinator on 0417 271 ***

Applications Close: 10.00pm on Sunday 22 November 2026

Nambucca Valley Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and welcomes applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including veterans and ex-service personnel. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR team on 02 6568 2***.