Open Spaces Labourers (multiple roles)

Shellharbour City Council; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual opportunities

Novated leasing

Retail discounts

EAP support

Annual increases

Bi-annual bonuses

Weekly pay

Job summary

Shellharbour City Council is seeking Open Spaces Labourers to maintain and enhance parks and bushland areas at the Services Depot, Oak Flats. You will join a team that keeps our environments healthy and inviting for residents and visitors.

Ideal candidates have hands-on parks experience, strong communication, and a commitment to safe work practices. The role supports a healthy work/life balance with permanent full-time opportunities and some casual shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in parks and gardens work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow work schedules and instructions.
• Commitment to safe work practices (WHS).
• Hold a General Construction Induction (White Card).

Responsibilities

• Keep parks and gardens looking their best.
• Care for Council parks, tools and equipment safely.
• Work with the team to complete park and bushland tasks using appropriate tools.
• Engage with community members and staff about park activities.

Job description

We’re a vibrant local council dedicated to making Shellharbour a great place to live, work and play. We believe that our parks and open spaces are the heart of our community and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us maintain and enhance these areas for everyone to enjoy.

Position Title: Open Spaces Labourer
Reports to: Team Coordinator Parks (City East & West)
Location: The Services Depot, Oak Flats

About the role:

• Keeping our parks and gardens looking their best
• Caring for Council parks, tools and equipment, making sure everything is used safely and responsibly
• Working efficiently with your team to complete park and bushland jobs using the right tools and equipment for the task
• Engage with community members and staff to help keep everyone informed about what's happening in our parks and bushland areas.

About you:

• Experience in parks and gardens work, with the practical skills, knowledge and physical capability needed to carry out daily tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work well with supervisors, teammates, the public, and external groups.
• Ability to follow work schedules and instructions, working independently with minimal supervision while supporting team outcomes.
• Commitment to safe work practices, with an understanding of WHS requirements, relevant policies, and basic ability to use computers and mobile devices.
• Hold a General Construction Induction (White Card)

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• 2 x Permanent full time opportunities, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
• Commencing salary range from $58,396 - $64,428 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Casual Opportunities, commencing hourly rate from $36.94 (including casual loading)
• Plus Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
• Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
• Plus Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
• Plus a range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental leave entitlements.

Please Note:

• You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Greg Perkins, Team Coordinator Parks (City East) on 0408 718 ***

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.