Plant Operator/Park Worker

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Parental Leave

Health & Wellbeing

Professional Development

Salary Sacrifice

Long Service Leave

Annual Flu Vaccinations

Job summary

Hornsby Shire Council is seeking motivated individuals to join our Parks Service Unit to maintain parks, reserves and sports grounds. The role offers outdoor work, a supportive team, and career progression opportunities within a community-focused council.

We value pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. The position is a temporary full-time assignment up to 12 months with a salary of $64,100–$73,892 per year, including loading, based on 76 hours per fortnight, plus superannuation and a

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• High level of physical fitness for manual labour.
• Good listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate Council vehicles, including tractors, as required.
• Complete administration and paperwork related to vehicles efficiently.
• Care for resources including plant, equipment, tools and materials in a safe, efficient manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Ability to prioritise demands

Education

Workcover plant cert

Chem-cert training

Traffic Controller Ticket

Driver's license NSW Class C

Tools

Driver's license NSW Class C

Workcover certificate

Job description

Hornsby's parks and open spaces are highly valued by the community and are a source of pride for the region. From iconic destinations such as Fagan Park, Hornsby Park and Mark Taylor Oval, our parks provide important places for recreation, sport and community connection. We are seeking a number of motivated people to join our Parks Service Unit. These roles offer the opportunity to work outdoors in a supportive team environment, contribute to maintaining some of the area's most treasured public spaces, and develop skills with genuine opportunities for career progression. If you take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

Position Type

Temporary full time - up to 12 months

Salary

$64,100 - $73,892 per annum (inclusive of loading) based on 76 hours per fortnight, plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.

About us

At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.

About the role

This role assists in the maintenance of Councils parks, reserves and sports grounds for the safety and enjoyment of others. Some duties of the position include;

• Operating Councils Vehicles, including tractors, as required
• Completing administration and paperwork as required relating to vehicles efficiently and effectively
• Undertaking effective use of and care and maintenance of resources, including but not limited to, plant and equipment, tools and materials in a safe and efficient manner.

Position requirements

You'll need the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines. Good physical fitness is important to carry out manual labouring tasks.A high standard of service is needed to take on a variety of internal and external demands, as well as good listening and communication skills.

The position works in an outdoor environment under varying weather conditions throughout various sites within Hornsby Shire.

About you

• Current NSW Class C Driver's License (essential)
• Appropriate certificate from Workcover Authority to operate the relevant plant item (desirable)
• Chem-cert training for use and storage of chemicals (desirable)
• Traffic Controller Ticket (desirable)

Benefits of working with us

We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, part time and job share work opportunities
• Generous leave provisions, including:
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
  • Parental Leave (up to 26 weeks)
  • Health & Wellbeing Leave
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards

Applications close

12 November 2026 at 11.30pm