Applications close: 24 November 2026 Plant Operator - Open Spaces Permanent full-time 38 hours a week + Rostered day off every 19-days Salary: $67,893.11 - $78,903.26 + 12% Superannuation per annum

Looking for a rewarding outdoor role? Join our Open Spaces team and help maintain the parks, sportsgrounds and public spaces that showcase the best of the Southern Highlands.

What You'll Do As our Plant Operator Open Spaces, you'll help maintain and enhance the parks, reserves, sportsgrounds and public spaces that our community enjoys every day. Using a range of plant, machinery and equipment, you'll carry out mowing, vegetation management and general open space maintenance to ensure Council's assets remain safe, clean and well-presented.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll operate and maintain equipment safely and efficiently, contribute to the delivery of scheduled maintenance programs, and help identify opportunities to improve the presentation and amenity of public spaces across the Shire. You'll play an important role in supporting a positive safety culture, delivering high-quality outcomes and helping create attractive, welcoming environments for residents and visitors alike.

This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to work outdoors, develop your skills and make a visible contribution to the Southern Highlands community.

Why Wingecarribee? Wingecarribee Shire sits at theheart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty,vibrant towns, and strong sense of community.



We are proud to serve a regionwith a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunitieswith wellbeing.

As a forward-thinking Council, weare committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future.Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on deliveringhigh-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique characterof our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee ShireCouncil, you’ll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation,and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to theplaces our community lives, works, and enjoys.

You’ll also get to enjoy:

Attractivesalary package + 12% superannuation

Rostered dayoff every fortnight

Health &wellbeing; initiatives - Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines

Careerdevelopment & learning support - Tertiary assistance available

Salarypackaging options available - make the most of your income

The WelcomeExperience - The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers andtheir families who are considering moving to or have moved to regionalNSW. Local Connectors make moving easierby helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for yourpartner, and connections within the community. nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience





Community & social engagement -Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities,and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.

Recognitionthrough our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What You'll Need (Essential Criteria)

Demonstrated experience in the safe operation of medium to large mowing and open space maintenance plant and equipment.

Proven ability to follow work schedules and operate effectively within a team workplace.

Basic competency in using mobile devices and digital job management systems.

Sound understanding of safe work practices, risk management and WHS obligations.

Effective communication skills with team members and the public.

Current MR Driver's Licence and White Card

ChemCert Card

Chainsaw ticket & first aid

Other Requirements

Complete a pre-employment medical prior to commencement

Complete immunisation record of Hepatitis A, B and Tetanus or willingness to obtain prior to commencement

Participate in on-call roster and overtime (where applicable)

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an EqualOpportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustmentsduring our application process, please contact us at *@wsc.nsw.gov.au, by phone on 1300 680 * or by visitingour office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.

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