Driver/Labourer Parks and Gardens

1 week ago

Croydon Park New South Wales, Australia Burwood Council Full time $61,259 - $71,000 per year
  • Permanent full time position available in our Parks & Gardens team
  • Annual Salary from $61,259 to $71, % Super
  • Working hours: 6:30 am – 3:26 pm
  • Enjoy access to Council's 9-day fortnight arrangement

About us:

Recently voted by TimeOut Magazine as #1 Coolest Neighbourhood in Australia, Burwood is a diverse, creative, and connected community. Our community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable restaurant and café scene.

At Burwood our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Read on further if you would like to join us

Your Position:

If you enjoy working on a range of outdoor activities,
taking pride in ensuring our public parks and open spaces are maintained
to a high standard and enjoy being part of a team, this role is for you.

Your responsibilities will include but not be
limited to:-

  • Conducting scheduled daily and weekly
    work programs for Parks and Open Space
  • Mowing, edging, pruning, planting of
    trees/shrubs, sports field maintenance, pesticide application, weeding, tree
    maintenance and other general parks maintenance works
  • Operating plant and equipment including whipper, snipper, chipper, ride-on mowers, excavator and, medium rigid vehicles
  • Reporting all vehicle/plant problems
    to your team leader or mechanics staff

To be successful in this role you will have:-

  • Current NSW Class MR Licence
  • General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
  • Traffic Controllers Certificate or
    willingness to obtain
  • AQF3 Chemical Certificate or
    willingness to obtain
  • Experience in the operation of
    ride-on mowers and other small plant (i.e brushcutters, push mowers, edgers,
    blowers)

Please note: A full list of accountabilities and
essential criteria is located within the attached Position Description.

Key Requirements:

  • COVID-19 vaccination (2 Vaccines)
  • Willingness to complete
    pre-employment screening which may include: a pre-employment medical
    examination and police check

Culture & Benefits:

  • Access to Council's 9-day fortnight arrangement
  • Health & wellbeing initiatives
    (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, ability to join Fitness Passport)
  • PPE supplied
  • Ongoing training and development
    opportunities
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
    (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this role can be
found in the Position Description or please contact Mitchell Byrne, Senior Team Leader Parks & Gardens on

If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Laura Olrick, People & Culture Advisor on

How to apply:

Please click on "Apply now" and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume and answers to
the online questions.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date:

Sunday, 23 November 2025 at 11:59 pm

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value
inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team
feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and
talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a
child safe organisation.

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