Hornsby's parks and open spaces are highly valued by the community and are a source of pride for the region. From iconic destinations such as Fagan Park, Hornsby Park and Mark Taylor Oval, our parks provide important places for recreation, sport and community connection.

We are seeking a number of motivated people to join our Parks Service Unit. These roles offer the prospect to work outdoors in a supportive team environment, contribute to maintaining some of the area's most treasured public spaces, and develop skills with genuine opportunities for career progression. If you take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

Position Type
Permanent full time

Salary
$61,607 to $68,703 per annum (based 76 hours per fortnight) plus superannuation and an RDO per fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience

About us

At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.

About the role
You will be required to drive and work in one of our Park Maintenance Crews, maintaining reserves, oval surrounds, park facilities & amenities. Also assisting other teams within the Parks Service Unit and other sections of council. You may be required to help other crews with their day to day work,



including but not limited to mowing nature strips, oval surrounds, cleaning amenities and servicing parks and other infrastructure within the shire. You will be required to drive and maintain Council trucks, operate ride-on mowers and other small plant and equipment.

Position Requirements

- Current MR (or above) manual licence
- General Construction Induction Certificate

About you
You will need to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines as set by the Parks Service Unit Supervisors. Good physical fitness is important as the person is required to carry out manual labouring tasks.
A high standard of service is necessary as the person is required to take appropriate action in response to a variety of demands. Good listening and communication skills are essential to ensure directions and instructions are carried out safely, promptly and accurately.

Benefits of working with us

We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

- Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
- Generous leave provisions, including:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
- Parental Leave - up to 28 weeks council paid parental leave
- My Leave – 5 days per annum, prorata for part time

- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
- Social Club
- Long Service Awards

Appplications close 13 September 2026 at 11.30pm

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