Field Officer (Parks & Gardens)
- Maintain parks, gardens, conservation areas, roadsides and streetscapes through horticulture, landscaping and grounds work.
- Operate relevant tools and machinery while carrying out physically demanding outdoor duties safely.
- Work in a field team, following WHS, environmental and Council procedures; a current Class C licence and relevant experience or qualifications are needed.
Local Council Trades Role
Your new company
A leading local government council providing essential services, infrastructure and maintenance across the community. The trades team supports the upkeep of public facilities, parks and community assets.
Your new role
This is a hands-on outdoor role responsible for maintaining parks, conservation areas, roadsides and streetscapes. The position involves a combination of horticulture, landscaping, conservation and general grounds maintenance activities, working as part of an operational field team.
- Parks, gardens and general grounds maintenance
- Horticultural and landscaping works
- Conservation and land management activities
- Maintaining roadside and streetscape areas
- Operating relevant tools, machinery and equipment
- Completing physically demanding outdoor duties
- Following WHS, environmental and Council procedures
- Working safely and effectively within a field-based team
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum 3 years' relevant experience or a relevant qualification
- Current Class C Driving Licence
- Relevant qualifications include: Certificate III qualification in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Construction, Conservation/Land Management or equivalent
- Be available to work a 76-hour fortnight, with early morning starts!
What you need to do now
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