Brief Description

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 29 November 2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What We Offer You

- A Generous Salary, Super
- A hands-on outdoor role helping maintain public spaces across the Penrith Local Government Area
- Varied work across Council depots and Public Spaces Maintenance service areas
- The best of both worlds – click here to learn more

Here’s What You’ll Be Up To…

- Safely drive Council vehicles, including vehicles requiring a current MR driver licence, and transport people, equipment and materials across Public Spaces Maintenance operations.
- Operate trucks, vans, ride-ons, trailers, minor plant, tools and equipment, while completing pre-start checks and basic maintenance.
- Load, secure, transport and unload materials safely, monitor road and traffic conditions, and dispose of waste in line with Council and statutory requirements.
- Support the team with general labouring, traffic control and other practical duties as directed by the Team Leader or Field Supervisor.
- Use Council’s Mobility application and future technology, take part in ongoing training and build your skills across a varied, multi-skilled work environment.

Who We Are (And Why You’ll Love Us)

- You’ll join Council’s City Presentation team, helping keep Penrith’s public spaces safe, functional and welcoming for the community.
- We value people who work safely, look out for their teammates, communicate clearly and take pride in completing practical work to a high standard.
- With wide-ranging locations, equipment and tasks, you’ll have the support and training to grow your skills while seeing the direct impact of your work across the City.
- This is the best of both worlds: dependable teamwork and support, combined with outdoor variety, responsibility and meaningful community impact.




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Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

- A safety-focused and reliable team member with a current MR driver licence and a Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White) Card.
- Practical experience operating and maintaining trucks, vans, ride-ons, trailers and small plant, including safe loading, securing and unloading.
- Experience completing general labouring duties and the physical capability to work safely in an active outdoor environment.
- A positive communicator who works well with others, takes accountability and provides respectful service to colleagues and the community.
- Someone who is open to change, willing to learn and ready to build broader skills across Public Spaces Maintenance.

The must-know bits You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.





In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Wayne Beresford on 0408 282 329.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

- A current class MR driver licence
- Knowledge of all aspects of operation and maintenance of trucks, vans, ride-ons and trailersincluding loading, securing and unloading (both mechanical and manual means)
- Demonstrated experience in general labouring duties
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Competencies in the use of various items of small plant
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White) Card
- Knowledge of and commitment to WHS and EEO principles

Desirable Criteria

- Experience in public space labouring activities
- Tertiary qualification in Horticulture, cleaning operations or related area
- A current Traffic Control Blue Ticket
- Previous experience in Local Government

Summary Turn your practical skills into a job with purpose, variety and a visible impact across the Penrith community.

📌 Skilled Field Operator - Driver (Penrith)
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