Plant Operator/Driver Parks Maintenance X3

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Job summary

Inner West Council in Sydney's inner west is seeking a Parks Maintenance Plant Operator / Driver to maintain parks, sportsfields and open spaces, delivering safe, high-quality environments for the community. You’ll operate plant and equipment, perform mowing, turf care, planting, and seasonal sportsfield prep, often outdoors and working independently or as part of a team.

NSW Class C licence and horticultural qualification are required.

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 required.
• Suitable level of fitness to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve parks, sportsfields and open spaces for the community.
• Operate plant and equipment for mowing, turf care and planting.
• Prepare seasonal sportsfields and respond to community needs.
• Work independently or as part of a team and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Mowing

Turf care

Planting

Sportsfields

Education

Horticultural qualification

NSW Class C Driver’s Licence

Job description

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 ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare 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 valuegym 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.

Pleaseread thePosition Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

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 93352***

Closing Date

Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:30PM

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.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit theDepartment of Home Affairswebsite.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

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.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments