Team Member Parks and Open Spaces

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

Shape your future. Serve your Community. Belong to something bigger.

About this Position:

The primary function of this role is to support the maintenance and presentation of the local government area's parks, gardens, sports fields, streetscapes and public open spaces. Working as part of a multiskilled team, the role undertakes horticultural and general maintenance activities across parks, playgrounds and community facilities to maintain clean, safe and well presented environments. This position also requires adaptability to assist other teams and respond to organisational priorities as needed.

What We can offer you:

• Attractive salary and conditions.
• A permanent position with meaningful community impact.
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements/access to a nine day fortnight.
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Discounted membership to a range of gym and pool facilities.

What we trust you to deliver:

• Maintain parks, gardens, sports fields and open spaces to a high standard through mowing, brush cutting, pruning, planting, mulching, vegetation control and general site upkeep.
• Safely operate and maintain a range of horticultural tools, plant and equipment including mowers, tractors and implements, brush cutters, blowers, chainsaws, spray units, mini loaders and other industry equipment used in open space maintenance.
• Deliver daily maintenance tasks in line with work schedules, service standards and team priorities.
• Follow strong work health and safety practices by identifying hazards, using correct PPE and contributing to a safe working environment.
• Complete required records and documentation such as plant pre-starts, timesheets, risk assessments and incident reports.
• Assist with landscaping, park upgrades and improvement works that enhance the presentation and usability of community spaces.
• Work as part of a supportive team, communicating clearly and participating in toolbox talks and planning discussions to ensure safe and coordinated operations.

What you will need to be successful:

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Certificate II in Horticulture or relevant industry qualification (desirable)
• Chemical Users Ticket (desirable)
• Chainsaw Ops L1 (desirable)
• Implement Traffic Control Plans (desirable)
• Current Class MR Driver’s Licence (desirable)

Full position description: Click here 

Full Time: 76 hours per fortnight

Salary: Range from $1,198.40 to $1,378.16 per week + superannuation

Closing date: Friday 9 October at 9:00am.

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Emily Cox, Field Supervisor Open Spaces, on 0401 887 808.

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas click the link to find out more.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that will include health assessments (such as functional fitness, audio, drug testing), validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.