Groundsperson

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

9 day fortnight

Overtime opportunities

Training opportunities

Well-being initiatives

Bonus payments

Job summary

The Hills Shire Council is seeking a hands-on Vegetation Works Team member to maintain parks, gardens, reserves, sports grounds and public spaces. You’ll work with a supportive team using mowing, cleaning, and maintenance techniques to keep areas clean and welcoming.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent, White Card, a Class C license, and solid WH&S knowledge. The role includes planting, turf prep, and laneway maintenance with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in relevant Horticultural field or equivalent industry experience.
• White Card - General Construction Induction.
• Drivers Licence (Class C).
• Sound knowledge of WH&S policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow Maintenance Activity Specifications to complete a variety of tasks associated with the planned vegetation maintenance within allocated time frames
• Establishment, maintenance and presentation of garden areas, including streetscape rain gardens
• Operation of various mowers and a range of mechanised equipment to maintain parks, gardens, nature strips and other similar areas
• Other duties specified by the supervisor/ manager
• Undergo planned cleaning and maintenance of laneways
• Preparation and maintenance of turf in Sportsfields and open spaces
• Public Land tree planting

Skills

White Card - General Construction Ind.

Driver's Licence (Class C)

WH&S knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

• Well-being leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years.
• Fitness passport, Free flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program, ongoing wellbeing initiatives

Do you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in your work? Join our friendly Vegetation Works Team and help keep The Hills Shire community beautiful. In this hands-on role, you'll work alongside supportive teammates to care for our parks, gardens, reserves, sports grounds and public spaces, using a variety of mowing, cleaning, chemical and maintenance techniques to keep them clean, tidy and welcoming. If you're motivated, enjoy being part of a team and want to see the difference you make every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Working with us:

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:

• Follow Maintenance Activity Specifications to complete a variety of tasks associated with the planned vegetation maintenance within allocated time frames
• Establishment, maintenance and presentation of garden areas, including streetscape rain gardens
• Operation of various mowers and a range of mechanised equipment to maintain parks, gardens, nature strips and other similar areas
• Other duties specified by the supervisor/ manager
• Undergo planned cleaning and maintenance of laneways
• Preparation and maintenance of turf in Sportsfields and open spaces.
• Public Land tree planting.

What we are seeking in our new team member:

1. 1. Certificate III in relevant Horticultural field or equivalent industry experience.
2. 2. White Card - General Construction Induction
3. 3. Drivers Licence (Class C)
4. 4. Sound knowledge of WH&S policies and procedures

Benefits of working with us:

Competitive Salary from $72,730 + 12% Superannuation, paid weekly. Work life balance - 9 day fortnight, early start and finish times and opportunities to undertake overtime. Opportunities for training to develop your career. An opportunity to earn bonus payments and to participate in well-being initiatives and benefits available to staff through our Enterprise Agreement and other programs.

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.