Bushland Maintenance Assistant

• Permanent Full Time
• 9-day fortnight
• Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts

Are you looking for a job where you can provide quality services to our community? How about a job where you are responsible for a variety of work associated with bushland maintenance, community nurseries and fire mitigation within publicly owned areas. If you take pride in your work and looking for a role where you can make a real difference for the enjoyment of others, then, we would love to hear from you.Working with us:At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.What this role looks like:
• Assist with bushland maintenance including regeneration, bushcare, and bushfire mitigation activities
• Assist with maintenance of walking trails, fencing, gates, barriers and signage
• Carry out work within the Community Nursery including the maintenance and repair of facilities; propagation of selected plants; and general nursery maintenance
• Ensure the bushland maintenance and bushfire mitigation works are carried out in accordance with the Local Government Act and to the requirements of Government Authorities, including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Authority, Rural Fire Service, NSW Department of Planning and Environment, and the WorkCover Authority
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the wider community, customers and other stakeholders
• Provide support to volunteers by assisting in supervision, training, and education
• Raise public awareness of bushland issues and advise the public on environmental impact on bushland areas through either education or interpretative programs
• Conduct a daily maintenance check of plant and equipment and report issuesWhat are we seeking in our new team member:
• Bushland Regeneration Certificate or equivalent qualification
• NSW Class C Licence
• Working with Children check – or willingness to obtain
• White Card – General Construction Induction Licence – or willingness to obtainBenefits of working with us:Permanent Full-Time position, Sunday to Thursday (RDO on alternate Thursdays). Competitive rates of pay up to $72K per annum (excluding superannuation), plus Sunday Penalty Rates, paid weekly, 9 day fortnight, paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity for bonus payments, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, Fitness Passport, free on-site undercover parking, onsite café, modern work environment and an active Social Club.Next steps:Please review the Position Description available on Council's Careers Page, Careers at Council and submit your application online by 5pm on 2 September 2025. As applications will be assessed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged and you may be contacted prior to the closing date.People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
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