Parks Operative

Careers at Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Liverpool City Council is searching for multiple Parks Operatives for permanent roles. This position involves maintaining parks, gardens, and public trees. Successful candidates will work 36 hours over 4 days a week, offering competitive salary packages and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities to expand your knowledge.

Ability to accrue up to two days of flexitime leave per month.

Health and wellbeing benefits.

Career progression opportunities.

Access to a Fitness Passport.

Qualifications

• Current Class MR Drivers License is essential.
• WH&S General Induction (White Card) required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance services for parks, gardens, and public trees.
• Directing works as directed by the Parks Coordinator or Team Leader.

Skills

Park maintenance

Tree maintenance

Garden maintenance

Weed control

Rubbish removal

Landscaping

Cleansing services

Job description

Liverpool, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

Parks Operative

Multiple, Permanent Full-Time positions

36 hours, 4 days per week

Salary: Grade 8, $70,980.84 - $77,546.16 + Superannuation

Location: Rose Street, Liverpool

Closing Date: 03-07-2025

About Us

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities. Liverpool is a diverse and innovative Council located at the gateway to the upcoming Western Sydney Airport. Liverpool is fast becoming Sydney’s third CBD and is going through rapid change and growth, with nearly 100 new residents arriving every week. If great community outcomes are to be realised, Liverpool requires the best minds to realise this opportunity.

City Presentation covers a geographical spread of over three hundred (300) kilometres squared and one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two (1,782) assets spread across 41 suburbs in the Local Government Area (LGA).

About The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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:

• Park maintenance, tree maintenance, garden maintenance
• 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
• To be successful in this position you must have a current Class MR Drivers License, WH&S General Induction (White Card)
  
  

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge.
• Ability to accrue up to two days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (this is in addition to four weeks of annual leave per year)
• Health and wellbeing benefits include two health and wellbeing leave days per calendar year and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression opportunities & ongoing professional development
• Access to a Fitness Passport
  
  

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

For further information about the recruitment process please contact Natalie Jefferys at [e-mail]

For further information about the position please contact Robert Vander Straaten, Sportsfield Coordinator on 02 8711 7743

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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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. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.

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