Field Worker – Parks Services

Job No: CN2132

Location: Newcastle, NSW

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2019 AEDT

• Are you passionate about parks, horticulture and landscaping?
• Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
• Permanent full-time role – 38 hours per week.
• Flexible work arrangements available, including an optional 9-day fortnight.

City of Newcastle (CN) is seeking a dedicated Field Worker to play a key role in our Parks Services team, contributing to the provision of efficient and effective maintenance of CN open space, including parks/bushland reserves and sports facilities.

Working cooperatively and efficiently within a team, you will safely operate equipment and machinery specific to horticultural/turf industry, tree maintenance and landscaping to complete allocated works to the required standard and within expected timeframes, while minimizing inconvenience to the public.

At CN our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.

To be successful in this job you will have:

Essential

• High level of knowledge and experience regarding horticultural and turf maintenance practices.
• Ability to perform allocated duties with minimum supervision.
• Working knowledge of relevant WHS requirements.
• Current C Class (manual) Driver’s Licence.
• General WHS Induction Training for Construction Industry (White Card).
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and the promotion of teamwork.
• Proven ability to perform tasks in different work environments under the supervision of trained supervisors.
• Moderate experience in the safe operation of horticultural and turf maintenance machinery / equipment / tools.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in horticulture, greenkeeping.
• Ability to administer minor machinery maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the general public and user groups.
• Experience in small scale landscape construction works.
• LR Class (Manual) Drivers’ Licence.
• Traffic control certification.

Sound like the perfect job for you? Apply Now!

City of Newcastle proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area.

All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

To view the full position description please click here.

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 24 November 2019.

Remuneration: $55,366.08 + 9.5% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week.

Contact: Steve Crompton, Open Space Operations Manager, 02 4974 6030.