OverviewDubbo, New South WalesFull-timeAt the heart of community.
At the start of the future.
That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Assistant Gardener Cemetries.Join us as an Assistant Gardener/Cemeteries in our Greenspace Operations branch and develop your skills and future career.
We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year, and you'll be part of that impact every single day.
We're at the centre of environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond.Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love.ResponsibilitiesProvide quality maintenance service by utilising plant, including small plant (brush cutters, hedge trimmers, edgers, etc.) in an efficient, effective and safe mannerEnsure the implementation of Council's asset maintenance policy and related procedures and documentationUndertake other horticultural maintenance and construction tasks as requiredWhat You'll BringDemonstrated experience and skills in operating horticultural related large and small plant such as backhoes, tractors, slashers, 'whipper snippers', chainsaws, edgersDemonstrated ability to work constructively in a multi-disciplinary teamExperience in undertaking other horticultural related tasks with minimal supervision or unsupervisedDemonstrated understanding and ability to manage workplace safety when undertaking horticultural related activitiesClass MR Drivers Licence (or ability to obtain)We Would Also Love You To HaveAQF 3 Chemical Handling accreditationExperience with the maintenance of cemeteriesReady to find more from work and life?
Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $59,561 to $69,219.To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Team Leader Natural Resources on 0419 309 084 to make an enquiry.If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!
This position requires a pre-employment health assessment.
Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.Applications close: 9:00am, Wednesday 1st October 2025Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated.
Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a great combination.
Here's what you can expect in your career with us:Find purpose and impactEverything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways.
It'll always be that way.
Right here, right now, we're at the heart of big change — and this is your opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.Find personal and professional growthYou'll find variety here with diverse, high-impact work at scale, providing opportunities to develop your skills and future career.Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you loveYour career matters, but so does your life outside of work.
Here, you'll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.BenefitsFind a better balance - Enjoy a 38-hour workweek, embracing a 9-day fortnightSalary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and moreStaff Excellence Awards, supportive team environment and active social clubHealth and wellbeing supports: Fitness Passport, Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your familyDubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.Apply for this roleVisit siteShare
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