Hawkesbury City Council

Intermediate Plant Operator – Parks

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary $58,253 plus 11.5% super
• 9 Day Fortnight position + On-Site Parking
• Fitness Passport

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role:

Reporting the Open Spaces Team Leader, the Intermediate Plant Operator - Parks will undertake day-to-day duties required in the Parks maintenance and construction program and will be responsible for mowing and lawn maintenance, general labour, operating and maintaining equipment and driving an MR truck.

About You:

You will have knowledge and sound experience of horticulture and gardening techniques. You will have the ability to work effectively as part of a team but also be adaptable to work independently. You will be physically fit in order to carry out the manual labour requirements of the role and you will have a positive attitude and will be able to demonstrate your enthusiasm for maintaining the Hawkesbury's outdoor spaces for our residents and community.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience in parks maintenance and construction and/or landscaping/horticulture position
• Sound knowledge of plant and implement use, maintenance and safety
• Operation of horticultural plant and equipment including trucks, ride on mowers, small plant and pesticide spraying equipment
• Understanding of lawn maintenance and improvements
• Experience with chainsaw use, maintenance and safety
• Experience with irrigation systems, hard landscaping and Weed Control ID
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• MR Licence
• WorkCover Induction (White Card) and demonstrated understanding of industry WHS responsibilities and requirements.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willing to obtain prior to commencement

The Rewards:

• Onsite parking
• 15 days sick leave
• Rostered Day Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Great working environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Employee Performance Review and Planning System
• Fitness Passport or Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply:

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Sunday, 25 May 2025

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.