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Parks & Gardens Operator

Permanent Full Time

Published 15 days ago

Job No. 23507

WALCHA Council

Depot (120W North St, Walcha NSW 2354)

38 Hours Per Week

On Site

Closes 20/10/2026

Walcha Council

Permanent Full-Time

Walcha Council is seeking a dedicated Parks and Gardens Operator to join our team. You will play a key role in maintaining parks, gardens, sportsgrounds, streetscapes and other public spaces to a high standard, helping create vibrant, well-cared-for spaces for our community to enjoy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

- Safely operate and maintain small plant and machinery
- Perform tree and garden maintenance
- Maintain Council’s award-winning public parks and grounds
- General grounds upkeep
- Weed and pest control
- Assisting with public space preparation for events

What You’ll Bring

- Experience operating small plant and machinery
- A passion for creating and maintaining public spaces
- Ability to follow maintenance plans and schedules
- Current Class C manual drivers licence
- Physical ability to carry out the role





What We Offer This is a Permanent Full-Time position (38 hours per week) starting at $1,118.30 (gross) + superannuation per week based on Band 1 Level 3, Grade 2 of the Local Government (State) Award 2026. You will enjoy one RDO every fortnight.

We value all of our team mates and you will find Council a friendly, supportive and great place to work. You will also have access to attractive leave options:

- Four weeks Annual Leave (pro rata) annually
- Two weeks Sick Leave (pro rata) annually
- One week My Leave (pro rata) annually
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Annual Carers and Domestic Violence Leave

About Walcha Council Walcha Council is an Equal Employment Chance employer and values the unique contributions of all people. We are a smoke & vape free workplace. Council aims to foster and encourage you in your career to allow for progression as your skills increase. For further information about Walcha Council please visit our website https://walcha.nsw.gov.au/

For More Information

Please contact Emma Coulthurst Manager People on 0482 881 033

How to Apply

Applications close on 20 October 2026.

For details concerning this role, please contact

Emma Coulthurst : Manager People

0482 881 033

[email protected]

Resources parks and gardens operator position description 22092026.pdf

Advertised: Thursday, 24 Sep 2026

Applications close: Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026 at 11:59pm

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