Outdoor Plant Operator: Open Spaces & Parks

Jobs in Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + 12% superannuation

RDO every fortnight

Wellbeing initiatives

Career development

Salary packaging

Welcome Experience

Community events

Staff awards

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking a Plant Operator Open Spaces to maintain parks, reserves, sportsgrounds and public spaces across the Shire. You’ll operate a range of plant and equipment to deliver mowing, vegetation management and general open space upkeep.

Working with a dedicated team, you will support scheduled maintenance programs, uphold safety practices, and help enhance the presentation and amenity of our outdoor spaces for residents and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the safe operation of medium to large mowing and open space maintenance plant and equipment.
• Proven ability to follow work schedules and work within a team.
• Basic competency with mobile devices and digital job management systems.
• Solid understanding of safe work practices, risk management and WHS obligations.
• Effective communication with team and public.
• Current MR Driver's Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mowing/open space maintenance plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to delivery of scheduled maintenance programs and improve park and open space presentation.
• Work as part of a team to ensure safe, high‑quality outcomes for public spaces.

Skills

Plant operation experience

Teamwork

Communication

WH&S knowledge

MR Licence

White Card

Education

Certificate III in Parks & Gardens/Horticulture

Job description

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking a Plant Operator Open Spaces to maintain parks, reserves, sportsgrounds and public spaces across the Shire. You’ll operate a range of plant and equipment to deliver mowing, vegetation management and general open space upkeep.

Working with a dedicated team, you will support scheduled maintenance programs, uphold safety practices, and help enhance the presentation and amenity of our outdoor spaces for residents and visitors alike.