Parks & Gardens Operative – Maintenance – PV 5/23

Tenterfield Shire Council

Position Vacant

Applications are invited for the below position:

Parks & Gardens Operative – Maintenance – PV 5/23

Salary: Broadband Grade 4/5 in Councils Salary Structure – $50,767.60p.a – $57,241.60p.a + Allowances + 10.5% superannuation.

Tenterfield Shire currently has two (2) full time vacancies within our Parks & Gardens team.

We are seeking two (2) highly motivated candidates with knowledge and experience in maintenance works relating to public parks, gardens, sporting fields, horticulture, open space and public facilities, to join our team.

Tenterfield Shire offers a supportive workplace culture built around our values of “ICARE”, with fantastic working conditions and a range of additional benefits to help you enjoy life in our local community, including:

• 9 day fortnight;
• 15 days accumulative annual sick leave;
• 4 weeks accumulative Annual Leave;

• Further learning and development opportunities in Council’s regulatory training program where required;

• Further opportunity to gain additional knowledge, skills, and experience of parks, gardens, horticulture and open spaces maintenance and construction works through further training and development in a Parks & Gardens qualification; and
• Access to onsite monthly counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

You will possess a great attitude and work ethic, with the ability to work collaboratively within our diverse Open Space, Regulatory & Utilities team. If you have an interest in the local community and would like the opportunity to obtain a challenging and rewarding position, we encourage you to apply.

Further information and details can be obtained in Council’s Position Information Package, or by contacting Councils Manager Open Space, Regulatory & Utilities, or HR, Workforce Development & Safety on 02 6736 6000 (during business hours).

Applications addressing the selection criteria should be emailed to the Chief Executive at hr@tenterfield.nsw.gov.au quoting the reference number and be submitted by no later than 4.00pm, 20 April 2023.

Tenterfield Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly embraces the following values: Integrity, Community Focus, Accountability, Respect & Excellence (ICARE).

Applicants must be an Australian citizen/resident or hold a visa that allows employment in Australia.