Parks & Open Space Maintenance Specialist

Port Macquarie Hastings Council; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Discounted gym membership

The Welcome Experience

Annual salary review

Long service leave after 5 years

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Port Macquarie Hastings Council is seeking a Park Attendant to join the Parks Team. This permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight) maintains parks, reserves, gardens, and beaches to deliver safe, welcoming outdoor spaces for the community.

Duties include mowing, edging, weeding, pruning, pest control, and cleaning park facilities. A valid driver’s licence and practical horticulture experience are required.

Qualifications

• Practical horticulture experience required.
• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Reliable and motivated team player.
• Ability to follow workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking maintenance across 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.

Skills

Practical horticulture experience

Driver's licence

Team player

WHS compliance

Outdoor maintenance

Job description

Port Macquarie Hastings Council is seeking a Park Attendant to join the Parks Team. This permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight) maintains parks, reserves, gardens, and beaches to deliver safe, welcoming outdoor spaces for the community.

Duties include mowing, edging, weeding, pruning, pest control, and cleaning park facilities. A valid driver’s licence and practical horticulture experience are required.