Outdoor Parks Plant Operator | 9‑Day Fortnight + Full‑Time

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight

12% superannuation

Fitness & wellbeing programs

Novated lease options

Employee assistance program

Health and wellbeing programme

Annual flu shots

Job summary

Council Jobs in Sydney is hiring a Plant Operator to maintain parks and natural areas. You will operate horticultural equipment, perform mowing and landscaping tasks, and support beautification across communities. Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential.

Role offers a permanent full-time schedule, 38-hour weeks with a 9-day fortnight, and outdoor environments across diverse parks. Training and community impact are emphasized in this government-adjacent role.

Qualifications

• Experience operating horticultural plant and equipment.
• MR Driver Licence and White Card required.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to plan your work and deliver quality results.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of horticultural plant and equipment, including ride-on mowers, tractors, slashers, wood chippers and chainsaws.
• Mow, brush cut and edge parks and reserves.
• Maintain gardens through planting, pruning, mulching, watering, fertilising and weed control.
• Assist with minor landscaping and bushland maintenance.
• Load, transport and unload materials and equipment.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and maintain equipment.
• Work safely while following WHS procedures, traffic management requirements and environmental standards.
• Report asset defects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Work planning

Education

MR (Medium Rigid) Driver Licence

White Card

Certificate II in Horticulture/Arboriculture

Traffic Control qualifications

ChemCert (AQF3) or equivalent

Job description

Council Jobs in Sydney is hiring a Plant Operator to maintain parks and natural areas. You will operate horticultural equipment, perform mowing and landscaping tasks, and support beautification across communities. Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential.

Role offers a permanent full-time schedule, 38-hour weeks with a 9-day fortnight, and outdoor environments across diverse parks. Training and community impact are emphasized in this government-adjacent role.