About the Role

Tenterfield Shire Council is seeking a full time Parks & Gardens Operative (Maintenance). Reporting to the Parks & Gardens Coordinator, you will help ensure Council's parks, gardens, sports grounds, open spaces, and street landscapes are maintained to a high standard in this varied, outdoor role.

Duties

- Operate small plant, hand tools and attachments safely, including ride-on mowers, chainsaws and brush cutters

- Prune trees, remove green waste and complete plantings and streetscape maintenance

- Maintain Council amenities, facilities and the Tenterfield Cemetery to a high standard

- Conduct pre-start checks on plant and equipment and report faults promptly

- Support additional operational activities including animal impounding, waste management, noxious weeds and saleyards

Skills & Experience

- Certificate II in Horticulture, or equivalent experience and knowledge

- Current Class C Driver's Licence and Construction Induction (White) Card

- Ability to operate and carry out user maintenance on plant, equipment and hand tools





- Physical capability to carry out general labouring and manual handling tasks safely

- Traffic Control Card, or the ability to obtain one

Benefits

- Salary of $58,832 – $67,251 PLUS Award Allowances and 12% Super

- Enjoy a 9-Day Fortnight for improved work/life balance

- 4 Weeks Annual Leave, 2 Weeks Accumulative Sick Leave PLUS 1 week MyLeave

- Ongoing Learning and Professional Development opportunities

- Access to monthly Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and health/wellbeing initiatives

About the Company

Tenterfield Shire Council is located in the picturesque New England region of NSW and proudly holds the title "Birthplace of the Australian Nation." As a rural medium-sized council, our mission is to showcase "quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle" while living our core values.

How to Apply

To learn more about the role, view the full position description, and access the application form, click Apply to visit our Talent Landing Page.

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