Clarence Valley Council

Senior Field Operator (Parks Maintenance Iluka)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• the package: $60,312 to $71,923 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Iluka, NSW
• access to fitness passport 
• 9 day fortnight 

About the role

Are you passionate about outdoor spaces and ready to lead from the front?

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced team member to take on a full-time role as Senior Field Operator (Parks Maintenance) with the Iluka Open Spaces team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll oversee the maintenance and presentation of Council’s open spaces, parks, and reserves in the stunning coastal communities of Iluka and Woombah. From gardens to playgrounds and sportsfields, you’ll help shape vibrant community spaces that locals and visitors love.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and mentoring team members
• Coordinating daily operations and maintenance programs
• Undertaking horticultural, landscaping and general open space works
• Ensuring high standards of safety, presentation, and service delivery

This is your chance to step into a long-term leadership role, make a visible impact in your community, and enjoy the satisfaction of working outdoors in one of the most beautiful corners of the Clarence Valley. 

Download the position description here.

Contact

 Andrew Auglys, Team Leader Open Spaces on 02 6645 0308.

Closing date

Tuesday 3 June 2025  at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Iluka, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.