Oberon Council is seeking applications for the position of Casual Seasonal Labourer. The position will assist in the day-to-day duties in the parks and gardens team during a peak growing period. The prospect is seasonal in nature and workloads will vary depending on the weather and operational needs.

The role is classified under Councils salary structure as a Grade 5 - $38.05 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading.

Key Responsibilities include:
Operate vehicles and light machinery including lawn mowers and whipper snippers.
Carry out labouring duties on parks and gardens and town maintenance.
Take care of own and others' safety and wellbeing by following secure work practices and alerting the appropriate personnel to any health and safety concerns.
Act in manner to use basic sense and a variety of problem-solving methods to develop workable solutions for jobs.
All other duties as directed within the skills and knowledge of the Band Level of the Award.





Key Selection Criteria.

Essential:
Must hold a construction industry induction card (white card)
Relevant work experience in a labouring role, preferably in Parks and Gardens.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team, follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
Demonstrated ability to carry out manual, physically demanding, labour on a day-to-day basis.
Class C drivers' licence with ability to drive manual vehicles.

Desirable:
Experience operating small plant and machinery.
Have or prepared to obtain ChemCert qualifications.

Council's contact officer for the position is David Wilson, Works Co-Ordinator on 04•• ••• 036 during business hours.

Applications close on 11:30pm Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

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