Parks & Gardens Team Member (Council Worker)
- Maintain parks, reserves, tracks and access areas through vegetation, weed and erosion control.
- Operate small plant, machinery, hand tools and chainsaws, and assist with restoration and prescribed burns.
- Bring practical natural-area maintenance experience; knowledge of native flora, fauna and weeds is an advantage.
Marsden-Based Parks & Gardens Maintenance 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
In this hands-on outdoor role, youll help maintain and protect natural areas, parks and reserves through vegetation management, weed control, track maintenance, erosion control and general labouring.
Maintaining tracks, trails and access areasWeed and vegetation controlOperating plant, machinery and hand toolsChainsaw work and general labouringErosion control and rehabilitation worksAssisting with prescribed burns and fire managementWork a full 38 hours a week at a casual rate of $39.00ph!
What you'll need to succeed
Practical experience in natural areas or bushland maintenance
Experience with weed and erosion control
Safe operation of small plant and equipment
Experience with natural area restoration and walking track maintenance
Strong knowledge and identification skills relating to native flora and fauna, weeds and exotic species is highly regarded.
Be willing to complete a National Police Check, and receive immunisations relevant to the role (expense of Agency/Employer)
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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