Plant Operator/Driver Parks Maintenance

Inner West Council; Inner West; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Job summary

Inner West Council is seeking a Parks Maintenance Plant Operator/Driver to maintain parks, sportsfields and open spaces. You will operate plant, perform mowing, turf care and planting to deliver safe, high-quality outdoor environments.

The role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, can work independently or in a team, and meets NSW driver licence requirements. Salary sits in the stated remuneration range with 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Horticultural qualification or equivalent industry experience for parks & sportsfields.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Fit to perform inherent duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, turf care and planting to maintain parks and sportsfields.
• Operate plant and equipment as required by the Parks & Streetscape Operations team.
• Respond to community needs and work safely in line with Council standards.
• Collaborate with team to deliver high quality outdoor environments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Physical fitness

Problem solving

Education

Horticultural qualification or equivalent

Tools

NSW Class C Driver’s Licence

Job description

About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity , Respect , Innovation , Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do. We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance. Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

As a Parks Maintenance Plant Operator / Driver, you’ll help maintain and improve Council’s parks, sportsfields and open spaces, contributing to safe, high-quality environments for the Inner West community. Working within the Parks & Streetscape Operations team, you’ll carry out a range of hands‑on maintenance tasks such as mowing, turf care, planting and seasonal sportsfield preparation. You’ll operate plant and equipment, respond to community needs, and ensure work is delivered safely and in line with Council standards. This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and can work both independently and as part of a team to deliver strong community outcomes. Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

Remuneration $67,037.88 - $73,924.24 + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Relevant horticultural qualification OR equivalent industry experience in parks and sportsfields operations.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• NSW Class C Driver’s Licence
• Suitable level of fitness to perform the inherent duties of the position.

Enquiries

Michael Psaila, A/ Coordinator Parks & Sportsfield Maintenance on 02 93352034. Closing Date Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:30PM.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers. This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.