Position Information

Kentish and Latrobe Councils are seeking a motivated and reliable person to join our team as Officer – Parks and Open Spaces. This is a shared position between the two Councils, offering diverse experiences and the opportunity to contribute to the presentation and maintenance of public spaces across both municipalities.

In this full-time role, you will undertake a range of operational duties to support the ongoing maintenance of parks and open spaces as part of a multi-skilled team. Tasks will incorporate, but are not limited to, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, spraying, irrigation installation and minor maintenance, litter pick up, construction activities, preparing worksites, and operating a range of plant, tools, equipment and vehicles that relate to parks and open space maintenance. You will also be required to complete basic work records, report hazards and operational issues, and participate in Council’s after-hours roster.

About Us The Latrobe and Kentish Councils are located adjacent to each other in the north-west of Tasmania and cover an area from the coastal beaches of Port Sorell to the Highland regions of Mount Roland and Cradle Mountain.

Latrobe and Kentish Councils value collaboration and partnerships both within and outside their municipalities. As part of their business model, the Councils have entered into a resource-sharing arrangement. This allows both Councils to deliver services and outcomes for their respective communities to gain benefits that may have been otherwise unattainable.

Since the inception of the resource sharing arrangements in 2010,



the number of resources shared has steadily grown and the two Councils now operate as one organisation with each Council retaining their respective elected representatives.

Why Work with Us?

At Kentish and Latrobe Councils, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Here are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

- Flexible Working Arrangements: Achieve work-life balance with options tailored to your needs, including rostered days off arrangements.

- Generous Superannuation: Up to 16% (including 12% SGC compulsory and an additional 50% of any extra super an Employee contributes up to a maximum of 4% of the Employee’s annual gross salary).

- Health & Wellbeing: Reimbursements up to $150 per calendar year for the cost of eligible health checks.

- Career Growth: Be part of two agile Councils that invest in their team’s career development and offer varied experiences across regions.

More Information and How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on either the Kentish Council or Latrobe Council website:

· https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/forms/application-for-employment

· https://www.kentish.tas.gov.au/forms/application-for-employment The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol screen and complete a national police and working right check.

Please note: We reserve the right to interview applicants before the closing date and to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Late Applications will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Monday, 2 November, 2026 at 4pm

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