Field Worker - Parks (Internal Only)

• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you'll co-create it.

Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work and play.

We're looking for a Field Worker - Parks to join our Open Space Operations team.

In this hands on role, you'll help maintain and improve Newcastle's parks, sportsgrounds, gardens and open spaces, ensuring they remain safe, welcoming and well presented for the community.

Working across a variety of mobile teams, you'll undertake horticultural, turf and landscape maintenance activities, operate equipment and machinery, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality public spaces throughout the city.

We're seeking someone who enjoys working outdoors, has experience in horticulture, turf management, landscaping or park maintenance, and values safety, teamwork and quality service delivery.

Through your work, you'll have a behind-the-scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026

Remuneration: $67,155.56 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week

Contact: Michelle Townsend - Parks Operations Coordinator - 02 4974 5017

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

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

We encourage internal employees to inform their current managers if this opportunity is of interest before submitting a formal application.

Internal recruitment and staff movements incur a four (4) week notice period. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team if you require further information.