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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Parks & Gardens Operative (Maintenance) (Grafton)
🏢 ApplyNow
📍 Grafton