Parks Operative

Liverpool City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training courses

Fitness Passport

Parking nearby

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Liverpool City Council in Liverpool NSW is seeking multiple Parks Operatives to join our parks teams and provide quality-based maintenance for parks, gardens and public trees. You will carry out works as directed by the Parks Coordinator/Team Leader, including weed control, rubbish removal and landscaping.

Requirements include a current MR Driver's License, WH&S General Induction, and experience in park and garden maintenance along with operating relevant equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Class MR Driver's License.
• WH&S General Induction (White Card) is required.
• Experience with park and garden maintenance.
• Experience operating the relevant equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Weed control, rubbish removal, landscaping, street tree planting.
• Park furniture and equipment repair; make safe damaged infrastructure and surfaces.
• Cleansing services.
• Operation of plant and equipment as directed.

Skills

MR Driver's License

WH&S White Card

Park & garden maintenance

Equipment operation

Job description

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS

6 X Permanent Full-Time Positions 36 hours, 4 days per week Morning Shift 6AM to 3:30PM

Salary: $76,034.68 - $83,067.44 + 12% Super Location: Liverpool

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for multiple Parks Operative to join our Parks teams to provide quality-based maintenance services to Council’s parks, gardens, and public trees in a timely manner.
You will be responsible for carrying out all works as directed by the Parks Coordinator/ or Team Leader in an effective and efficient manner which will include:

• Weed control, rubbish removal, landscaping, street tree planting.
• Park furniture and equipment repair, making safe damaged infrastructure and surfaces.
• Cleansing services.
• Operation of relevant plant and equipment.

Our desired candidate will possess the following:

• To be successful in this position you must have a current Class MR Drivers License, WH&S General Induction (White Card)
• Experience with Park and garden maintenanceExperience in operating relevant equipment and machinery

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• The salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position.

CLOSING: 8pm 13th November 2026

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the recruitment process please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at ******@liverpool.nsw.gov.au