Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining safe, neat and attractive public spaces? We're looking for a motivated and reliable Vegetation Maintenance Labourer to join our team, responding to customer service requests and carrying out vegetation maintenance across nature strips, parks, reserves and other public open spaces throughout The Hills Shire. In this hands-on role, you'll help ensure our community areas remain well-presented, accessible and safe through activities such as mowing, brush cutting, weed control, pruning and general vegetation management.

Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests
• Maintaining parks, sportsgrounds, open spaces and public amenities
• Carrying out daily maintenance checks on plant and equipment
• Operating mowers, blowers, brush cutters, spray equipment and other machinery
• Assisting with materials delivery
• Assist in the delivery of programs and activities.
• Chemical management
• Helping upkeep and improve Council’s infrastructure

What we are seeking in our new team member:
1.



Drivers Licence (Class C)
2. White Card - General Construction Induction
3. 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position

Benefits of working with us:
A salary from $69,466 to $72,730 per annum + 12% superannuation (paid weekly) + Overtime and an opportunity to earn annual organisational bonuses up to $2,000 and 2% of base annual salary. Work life balance – 9 day fortnight. Access to Fitness Passport and Waves Aquatic and Gym Membership discounts. Opportunities for training and career development. Participate in well-being initiatives and perks available to staff through our Enterprise Agreement and other programs.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council by 5pm on 18 September 2026. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at **@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Please note that recruitment and offers of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

📌 Vegetation Maintenance Labourer (Baulkham Hills)
🏢 The Hills Shire Council
📍 Baulkham Hills