Hawkesbury City Council

Intermediate Plant Operator – Parks

Be
passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary Range from - $60k + 12% Super
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off + On-Site Parking
• Fitness Passport + Great Team Culture

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 Coordinator Open Space Operations, 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 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
• The right to live and work in Australia
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to
  undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

• There are many
  benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
• Great
  working environment
• 9 Day Fortnight
• Paid
  Parental Leave
• 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
• Fitness
  Passport Option
• 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, 19th April 2026

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.

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.