Operator - Sports & Recreation

Council Jobs; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamworth Regional Council is seeking an Operator - Sport & Recreation in Tamworth, NSW. The role involves operating a range of plant equipment and performing maintenance across parks, sporting fields and public spaces.

You will join a dynamic team with a focus on community service. Relevant certificates and a valid NSW C Class license (MR desirable) are preferred, with a 38-hour week and salary of around $1,158–$1,253 per week plus allowances and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate III in horticulture / Arboriculture / Greenkeeping OR related field OR equivalent experience.
• WHS General Construction induction Card.
• Current NSW C Class Drivers licence (MR licence being highly desirable)

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of small to medium plant equipment (eg Backhoe, Excavator, tractor and a variety of mowers and hand held equipment).
• Maintain parks, gardens, sporting fields, streetscapes, cemeteries and reserves.
• Work independently or as part of a team with good time management.

Education

Certificate III in horticulture / Arboriculture / Greenkeeping OR related field OR equivalent experience

WHS General Construction induction Card

NSW C Class Drivers licence (MR licence desirable)

Job description

Operator - Sport & Recreation (Multiple Roles)

Location:Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Join a fun and dynamic team serving the community

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Do you have experience operating plant equipment and the ability to carry out maintenance of parks, sporting fields and other public spaces?

Council are seeking confident operators who can use a range of small to medium plant, from brush cutters to backhoes, and capable of performing a variety of horticultural tasks related to both maintenance and construction. You'll have a positive, can-do attitude, initiative and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Hold a Certificate III in horticulture / Arboriculture / Greenkeeping OR related field OR equivalent experience
• WHS General Construction induction Card
• Ability to operate a range of plant and equipment (eg Backhoe, Excavator, tractor and a wide variety of mowers and hand held equipment)
• Experience in the operational practices of maintenance of parks, gardens, sporting fields, streetscapes, cemeteries and reserves
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Proven ability to positively contribute to team culture
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision whilst applying great time management skills
• Current NSW C Class Drivers licence as a minimum (MR licence being highly desirable)

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

Salary Range:Grade 6 - $1,158.10 - $1,253.20 per week for a 38 hour week plus allowances and superannuation

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation - watch now to discover if you're aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, 'Blueprint 100', drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours' drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours' drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you'd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes,