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
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.