Wingecarribee Shire Council

Landscape Crew Member

Applications close: 15 June 2026 11:00PM
Landscape Crew Member
Permanent full-time position
38 hours a week + Rostered Day off every fortnight
Salary: $65,281.84 - $ 75,868.52 + 12% Superannuation per annum

What you'll do

As a Landscape Crew Member, you'll report to the relevant Team Leader and deliver a range of high-quality landscaping services across Council’s parks and open spaces, streetscapes, civic areas, parks and roadside gardens. You’ll contribute to maintaining and enhancing public spaces to ensure they are safe, visually appealing and maintained in accordance with agreed service levels, customer expectations and community standards.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll undertake a variety of landscaping and landscape construction activities while operating small to medium-sized plant and maintenance equipment. This includes assisting with the maintenance and presentation of Council assets while ensuring works are completed efficiently and safely.

You'll contribute to a strong Workplace Health and Safety culture by applying safe work practices, participating in training and demonstrating sound judgement in day-to-day operations. This role may also require participation in on-call rosters and overtime where operational needs arise.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a region with a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunities with wellbeing. As a forward-thinking Council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on delivering high-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique character of our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee Shire Council, you’ll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to the places our community lives, works, and enjoys.

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
• Rostered day off every fortnight
• Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fitness, EAP, and Flu Vaccines
• Career development & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
• Salary packaging options available - make the most of your income
• Community & social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What you'll need (Essential Criteria)

1. Demonstrated experience and interest in landscaping and landscape construction activities.
2. Hold competency qualifications to operate Excavator and Skid Steer machinery.
3. Hold a current MR or HR Class Driver Licence and WHS Induction Card.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders in delivering operational and maintenance services.
5. Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications and operating devices including iPads effectively, embracing digital solutions for works activities to enable field productivity and scheduling systems to facilitate day-to-day operations.
6. Demonstrated ability to operate small to medium-sized landscape machinery, plant and maintenance equipment including excavators and skid steer machinery.

Other Requirements

• Maintain an MR Class Driver Licence without restriction and ability to operate manual transmission.
• Provide evidence of Tetanus immunisation or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Participate in on-call rosters and overtime where applicable.
• Complete a pre-employment medical assessment and satisfy fitness requirements prior to commencement.

How to Apply

Submit the following documents:

• Resume - A current resume outlining your relevant skills, experience, and employment history.
• Relevant Certifications - Copies of any qualifications, licenses, or accreditations required for the role.
• Mandatory Application Questions – Answer the relevant application questions by explaining how your expertise aligns with each question.

Have Questions?

• Contact Stuart Neal, Coordinator Open Spaces People and Resources on 02 4863 5245.

Applications close: 15 June 2026 11:00PM – don’t miss this opportunity.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustments during our application process, please contact us at [email protected], by phone on 1300 680 888 or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.