Urban Maintenance Worker Parks and Open Spaces - Walgett

Job No:WGC277

- Healthy outdoor position with task variety and direct community impact
- Permanent, fulltime - build a long-term career in local government
- Generous benefits including 9 day fortnight, 5 wee ks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years

About the role:

Walgett Shire Council is seeking a hardworking and reliable Urban Maintenance Worker for the Walgett-based Parks and Open Spaces area.

This role inspects, cleans and maintains public infrastructure such as parks, gardens, public toilets, sporting fields, footpaths, cemeteries, and aquatic facilities. The position performs general horticultural and manual labour tasks and requires the safe operation of tools, machinery, and vehicles. Adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations is essential, along with a commitment to providing quality public service and promote a positive image of Council to the community and public .

In addition to technical responsibilities, the role requires robust communication and teamwork skills, the ability to follow instructions, and a proactive approach to risk management. Workers are expected to support Council’s goals through team-oriented efforts, uphold confidentiality, and be adaptable to evolving duties.

This role would be suitable for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on, physical work, and being outdoors. Position is permanent, fulltime working 38 hours per week with every second Friday an RDO. Candidates will require a valid Class C driver’s license and a WHS Construction Induction Card. Experience in horticulture or landscaping will be highly regarded, as will t ickets in plant operation, chemical safety, chainsaw operation and first aid.

About you:

Success in this position will require:

- possessing the skills necessary to carry out inspections, perform routine maintenance, and operate various plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
- being motivated and hardworking with a practical background in horticulture.
- being physically fit,



willing to perform manual labour and to work in adverse weather conditions.
- ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of safety procedures and strong commitment to workplace health and safety and environmental standards.
- ability to follow instructions, work within timeframes and have a willingness to learn and adapt.
- being reliable, respectful, with a positive attitude, robust communication skills and willingness to contribute effectively to a team.
- understanding the importance of public service and taking pride in upholding the reputation of Council and the community.

At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine—your passion and potential matter most to us.

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What we offer:

- Hourly rate of $28.38-$34.14 depending on your experience, plus superannuation.
- Generous benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave, long service leave after 5 years and one week of wellbeing leave.
- Professional development opportunities to support your growth and success.
- Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life’s challenges.
- Exceptional working conditions within a family-friendly and supportive environment.

About us:

Walgett Shire Council serves a large, diverse and unique region in northwestern New South Wales. We provide a broad range of services across multiple communities and are committed to improving service delivery, strengthening long term sustainability and delivering practical outcomes for our residents.

At Walgett Shire Council, our people make a real difference. We offer varied and meaningful work, the opportunity to contribute across a complex organisation, and the chance to be part of a Council that is actively improving how it operates. We are guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, Courage, Honesty, Accountability and Responsibility.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation where the work is varied, the challenges are real, and t

📌 Urban Maintenance Worker Parks and Open Spaces (Australia)
🏢 Walgett Shire Council
📍 Australia