Waratah-Wynyard Council have an exciting opportunity available for a Parks & Reserves Employee to support our growing municipality.

Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference in your community? Waratah-Wynyard Council is seeking a motivated and hands-on Parks & Reserves Employee to help keep our beautiful region looking its best!

As part of our dedicated Parks & Reserves team, you’ll contribute to the maintenance and enhancement to the waratah, Wynyard municipality. This is a practical, outdoors-based role perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a supportive team.

The role is permanent full-time working a 76 hour fortnight with a rostered day off every second Friday.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Qualifications and experience in Horticulture (desirable).
- Current Drivers licence (MR or HR desirable).
- Experience in operating machinery and small equipment.
- Lawn care experience.

Why Join us?

- Extra Superannuation (12% SGC plus an additional 50% of any extra super an employee contributes up to 6% of the employee’s salary)
- Health and wellbeing program
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave
- Additional leave, 3 days additional paid leave over the Christmas holidays
- 5% leave loading annually
- Employee Assistance Program

The full Position Description is available for download in the Forms section below. The position level will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We are a values-based organisation looking for someone aligned with how we do business. Applicants are encouraged to take a moment to review our organisational values before making an application.

Waratah-Wynyard Council is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities by valuing equity,



diversity and inclusion to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds with the right to live and work in Australia.

Waratah-Wynyard Council has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Examination including drug and alcohol testing to determine that you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the role and capable of doing so, safely and without undue risk to yourself or others.

Applications for this position close at 8am on Wednesday 09 September 2026, however suitable applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date, so we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to withdraw or extend this ad at any time.

Statements addressing Essential Selection Criteria:

1. Qualification and/or robust knowledge in horticulture including knowledge of plant species, maintenance practices used in parks, reserves and cemeteries, and understanding of recreation facility maintenance. *

2. Demonstrated experience in operating/handling small plant and equipment.

3. Ability to operate in a team environment and supporting the team in a positive manner. *

4. Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to respectfully engage with others. *

5. Well-developed time management and daily planning skills with the ability to work to deadlines. *

6. Medium Rigid truck licence or willingness to obtain *

7. Construction Induction White Card and First Aid Certificate *

Statements addressing Desirable Selection Criteria:

8. Local area knowledge.

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