Labourer/ Vegetation Spray Operator

Complete Staff Solutions; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Singleton Council is seeking a Labourer/Vegetation Spray Operator to assist the Road Vegetation Team with maintenance and chemical control of vegetation across the Singleton area, including roadsides, parks, and playing fields. This ASAP-start role runs for a minimum of 3 months with 38 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 6:30am–3:30pm).

A 4-day-per-week option is available for the successful candidate. Applicants should have labouring experience in grounds maintenance and hold White Card and Chainsaw

Qualifications

• White card is required.
• Chainsaw ticket is desirable.
• Relevant labouring experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, gardening, horticulture, lawn care, or roadside vegetation management.

Responsibilities

• Undertake chemical spraying using a dedicated spray truck, including guideposts, guardrails, road edges, urban targeted spraying, parks, playing fields, and noxious weeds.
• Carry out vegetation maintenance tasks including snipping, mowing, and tree work using appropriate plant and equipment.
• Implement traffic control measures to manage vehicular and pedestrian safety.
• Assist with problem solving and support emergency services as required.

Skills

Chemical spraying

Vegetation maintenance

Traffic control

Emergency support

White card

Chainsaw

Grounds maintenance

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

ChemUse Certificate

HR Class Licence

Traffic control tickets

Tools

Traffic control tickets

Job description

Until the end of January 2027 at this stage

Our client, Singleton Council, is seeking a Labourer/ Vegetation Spray Operator to assist the Road Vegetation Team with maintenance and chemical control of vegetation across the Singleton area. Operating within the Civil Operations Unit, this role is vital in keeping roadsides, parks, and playing fields safe, accessible, and well-maintained.

This role is an ASAP start, and will continue for a minimum of 3 months.

Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 3:30pm.

4 days per week is also an option if preferred by the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake chemical spraying using a dedicated spray truck, including guideposts, guardrails, road edges, urban targeted spraying, parks, playing fields, and noxious weeds.
• Carry out vegetation maintenance tasks including snipping, mowing, and tree work using appropriate plant and equipment.
• Implement traffic control measures to manage vehicular and pedestrian safety.
• Assist with problem solving and support emergency services as required.
• White card
• Chainsaw ticket
• Relevant labouring experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, gardening, horticulture, lawn care, or roadside vegetation management.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.

Desirable but not essential:

• Certificate III in Horticulture or similar.
• ChemUse Certificate / ChemCert
• HR Class Licence
• Traffic control tickets