Position Title: Plant Operator - Parks & Gardens
Closing Date: 26 May 2026
Salary: Commencement from $62,493.60 to $68,744.52 per annum, plus superannuation.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
About Us
Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they're driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.
About the Role
The role of the Plant Operator Parks & Gardens is to maintain a neat and high standard of appearance of gardens and lawns together with providing gardening labouring skills as required and to operate and carry out the routine maintenance and regular servicing of plant items in a safe efficient manner.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must hold a current Australian MR driver licence and a General Construction Induction Training certificate (GIT or white card). Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.
About You
You're a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.
What Griffith City Council Offers
* Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
* Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years
* 9 day fortnight work pattern
* Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
* Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
* Ongoing learning and career development
* Educational assistance programs
Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.
For any questions about the role, please contact Peter Craig on 1300 176 077.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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