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 opportunity 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
$61,606 to $68,703 per annum (based on 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
This role assists in the maintenance of Councils parks, reserves and sports grounds for the safety and enjoyment of others. Some duties of the position include;

- Operating Councils Vehicles, including tractors, as required
- Completing administration and paperwork as required relating to vehicles efficiently and effectively




- Undertaking effective use of and care and maintenance of resources, including but not limited to, plant and equipment, tools and materials in a safe and efficient manner.

Position requirements
You'll need the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines. Good physical fitness is important to carry out manual labouring tasks.
A high standard of service is needed to take on a variety of internal and external demands, as well as good listening and communication skills.
The position works in an outdoor workplace under varying weather conditions throughout various sites within Hornsby Shire.

About you

- Current NSW Class C Driver’s License (essential)
- Appropriate certificate from Workcover Authority to operate the relevant plant item (desirable)
- Chem-cert training for use and storage of chemicals (desirable)
- Traffic Controller Ticket (desirable)

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

Applications close 13 September 2026 at 11.30pm

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📌 Fagan Park Plant Operator/Park Worker (Hornsby)
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