Parks & Gardens Operators - Local Council

Recruitment Edge; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Recruitment Edge is seeking Parks & Gardens Operators for a temporary 3-6 month assignment in the Western suburbs of Sydney. Roles are available on a casual schedule with shifts from 06:30 to 14:30, Monday to Friday, with duties including mowing, weeding, pruning, irrigation, landscaping, and equipment maintenance.

Essential criteria include a White Card, PPE, pre-employment medical, and relevant labouring experience. A Certificate in horticulture is preferred and MR licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must be happy to participate in a pre-employment medical.
• White Card
• PPE
• Relevant general labouring experience including grass cutting, weed control and open space cleaning
• MR licence (preferred)
• COVID-19 vaccination certification may be required

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of gardens including mowing, weeding, pruning and irrigation.
• Assisting with landscaping tasks.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment.
• Maintain records and all other associated paperwork

Skills

Ride on mower experience

Brush cutting experience

Education

Certificate in horticulture

Tools

Plant and equipment operation

Job description

Parks & Gardens Operators - Local Council

Parks & Gardens Operators - Local Council

Posted:17 Oct 2025

Location:Western suburbs

Category:Trades & Services

Type:Temporary

Salary:$35.15 per hour

• Several roles available

• Currently looking for multiple parks and gardens operators a

• 3-6 Month Assignment

• Monday to Friday, 06:30am to 02:30pm

We have several opportunities available for experienced Parks and Gardens labourers to join the Open Space teams,on acasual 3-6 month assignment.

Duties will include:

• Maintenance of gardens including:-

• Mowing, weeding, pruning andirrigation

• Assisting with landscaping tasks

• Operate and maintain plant and equipment

• Maintain records and all other associated paperwork

Essential Criteria:

• Must be happy to participate in a pre-employment medical

• White Card

• PPE

• Ride on mower experience

• Brush cutting experience

• Relevant general labouring experience including grass cutting, weed control and open space cleaning

• Certificate in horticulture (preferred, not essential)

• MR licence (preferred)

COVID-19 Vaccination certification: The successful candidate for this position will be required to provide evidence of their double vaccination status, or a valid medical contraindication certificate, prior to the department finalising the appointment of the candidate.

At Recruitment Edge we strive to create an environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.