Park Attendant

Careers at Council; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Discounted gym membership

Welcome Experience

Annual salary review

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Awards ceremony

Job summary

Port Macquarie Hastings Council is seeking a Park Attendant to maintain and improve its parks, reserves, sports fields, cemeteries, gardens and beaches. The role covers garden work, asset upkeep of park infrastructure, and creating safe, welcoming outdoor spaces for the community.

Requirements include practical horticulture experience, a valid driver's licence, and the ability to work both in a team and independently while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in horticulture and maintenance of parks and open spaces.
• Hold a valid driver’s licence and operate plant/equipment safely.
• Be reliable, motivated, and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking maintenance across parks, reserves, sports fields, and cemeteries.
• Mowing, edging, weeding, and pruning gardens.
• Treating pests, diseases, and weeds to keep landscapes healthy.
• Clean and maintain park facilities including playgrounds and infrastructure.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Driver's licence

Team player

Health & safety

Job description

At PMHC, every employee plays a part in working together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this, we are seeking a Park Attendant to join our team.

Join our Parks Team and make a difference in our local community! We're looking for a dedicated and motivated Park Attendant to help maintain and improve Council's parks, reserves, sports fields, road reserves, cemeteries, gardens, and beaches.

In this exciting and varied role, you'll be responsible for maintaining the beauty and functionality of our local parks and open spaces. You'll undertake a range of tasks, from garden maintenance to asset upkeep of park infrastructure. As a valued member of our team, you'll help create safe and enjoyable outdoor spaces for our community to enjoy.

On a typical day, your duties will include:

• Undertaking maintenance across a variety of parks and open spaces, including reserves, sports fields, and cemeteries.
• Mowing, edging, weeding, and pruning gardens.
• Treating pests, diseases, and weeds to maintain healthy landscapes.
• Cleaning and maintaining park facilities, including playgrounds and recreational infrastructure.

To be successful in this role you will

• Have practical experience in horticulture and the maintenance of parks, gardens, sports fields, and open spaces.
• Hold a valid driver’s licence and be confident operating plant and equipment.
• Be a reliable and motivated team player, able to work independently when required.
• Understand and follow workplace health and safety requirements.
• Be committed to maintaining safe, welcoming, and well‑kept community spaces.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $1,214.41 per week with the opportunity for competency‑based progression up to $1,1359.30 per week.

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Candidates relocating to the region have access to The Welcome Experience
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2026 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

If you would
like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role
please contact Jason Walsh, Parks and Open Spaces Coordinator on 02 6581 8***.

Applications Close: Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:30pm.

Notes

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre‑employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.