This role is available immediately, applications will be shortlisted as they come in – so don’t wait, apply today!

About the Role

In this outdoor, practical role, you will help maintain and improve Burnie’s parks, reserves, verges, open spaces and sporting grounds. You will operate a range of small plant and equipment, carry out general horticulture and maintenance tasks, and contribute to keeping our public spaces protected, clean and welcoming.

Day-to-day work includes mowing, trimming, weeding, vegetation control and general gardening, as well as supporting construction and maintenance activities across the municipality.

What You Will Do

- Maintain and enhance parks, reserves and open spaces to agreed service levels

- Operate and maintain small plant and equipment (mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, etc.)

- Carry out weed, vegetation and foliage control

- Apply agricultural chemicals safely as directed

- Solve on-the-job problems and support your team through practical advice

- Contribute to a positive, safe and customer-focused workplace

What You Will Bring

- Certificate III in Horticulture (or equivalent experience)

- Experience in parks, gardens,



grounds or horticulture work

- Ability to perform regular manual outdoor labour

- Skills in operating and maintaining small machinery and tools

- Understanding of WHS requirements

- Current driver licence, Medium Rigid licence, and relevant plant licences (chainsaw, tractor, White Card)

Why Join Us?

- Work outdoors in a practical, hands-on role

- Be part of a supportive, community-focused team

- Enjoy variety, teamwork and a workplace committed to safety and continuous improvement

Further information on working for Council can be found here ➡️Employee Information Pack(PDF, 10MB)

Questions?

Head to www.burnie.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers to find out more about the role.

For confidential enquiries please contact our People and Safety team on 6430 5818 or ************@burnie.tas.gov.au

Please forward a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and a current resume to ************@burnie.tas.gov.au by no later than 5.00pm, Sunday 26 July 2026.

As part of our commitment to safety, the successful candidate will be required to supply a National Police Check.

📌 Parks and Reserves Operator (Devonport)
🏢 Burnie City Council
📍 Devonport