Talent.com
Parks Operator

Parks Operator

Careers at CouncilSingleton Council, New South Wales, Australia
5 days ago
Job description

Singleton, New South Wales

Description

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple : ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Parks Operator to join our team at Singleton Council. In this role, you’ll make a real impact on the everyday lives of people within our community by achieving important outcomes for Singleton to grow and flourish.

In your role you will contribute to important community outcomes and make a real impact for Singleton. The natural diversity of your role means that every day will be different. Your role will include responsibility for assisting the team leaders in ensuring parks and reserves are maintained in accordance with service level requirements and to schedule.

The Role Will Include

  • To carry out maintenance, minor construction and cleaning in parks, sports fields, reserves, garden beds and public land such as grass cutting, edging and manual excavation and construction works to schedules and as directed, in an effective and efficient manner and to adopted Council standards of quality.
  • Operate a variety of plant and equipment for the maintenance of open space areas including push mowers, whipper snipers, lawn edgers, ride on lawn mowers, out-front mowers, etc.
  • Ensure all plant, including small plant, and equipment is operated safely, effectively, efficiently and within manufacturer’s guidelines, Council policies, practices and work instructions.
  • Provide quality customer service to internal staff and other stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner.
  • Completion and provision of accurate documentation and reporting forms including timesheets, hazard report forms, WHS documentation and forms.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

  • Certificate II in Horticulture or related field with industry experience or extensive experience in parks maintenance, general horticultural practices and construction and landscaping techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in small teams to ensure duties are performed to set standards and within established timeframes.
  • Demonstrated experience operating parks maintenance related small plant and equipment.
  • Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain accurate written and computerised records, undertake calculations and complete forms.
  • A commitment to providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers of Council.
  • This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight on a team based flexible working arrangement of a 9‑day fortnight.

    Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 5 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $61,808 - $69,526 per annum plus 12% superannuation.

    BE VALUED - THE REWARD

    Your Wellbeing Benefits Include

  • Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
  • Health + Wellbeing Leave
  • Fitness Passport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks
  • Your Flexible Work Benefits May Include

  • Rostered Day Off
  • 9‑day fortnight
  • Your Leave Benefits Include

  • Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick + Carer’s Leave
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Domestic + Family Violence Leave
  • Health + Wellbeing Leave
  • Your Development Benefits Include

  • Training Courses + Professional Development
  • Education Assistance
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Emerging Leaders Program
  • 'Grow our Own' Program
  • Your reward + recognition benefits include :

  • ESSPecialist Program Awards
  • Service Awards
  • Be Valued Recognition Program
  • WANT TO KNOW MORE?

    To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

    Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

    For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

    INTERESTED?

    For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Amanda McMahon, Coordinator Recreation and Facilities on 0435 087 396.

    To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

    APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2025.

    Apply for this role

    Share

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Operator Parks • Singleton Council, New South Wales, Australia

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Parks Operator

    Parks Operator

    Singleton CouncilSingleton Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Be among the first 25 applicants.At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple : ADD VALUE.As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESS...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Experienced Underground Operators

    Experienced Underground Operators

    Malabar ResourcesMuswellbrook Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
    The Maxwell Underground Mine, owned by Malabar Resources Ltd, has commenced operations at the Hunter Valley site with a projected production of up to 8 million tonnes of coal per annum.The undergro...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Experienced Underground Electricians

    Experienced Underground Electricians

    Malabar ResourcesMuswellbrook Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Experienced Underground Electricians.Be among the first 25 applicants.Experienced Underground Electricians.About The Maxwell Underground Mine. The Maxwell Underground Mine, owned by.Hunter Valley si...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Manager - Tracks and Grounds

    Manager - Tracks and Grounds

    myhorseracingMuswellbrook Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Muswellbrook Race Club (MRC) conducts 18 TAB thoroughbred race meetings each year and is the training centre for approximately 80 horses each Monday - Saturday. Racing and training facilities includ...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
    • Promoted
    Dozer Operator

    Dozer Operator

    Peabody EnergySingleton Council, New South Wales, Australia
    We are currently seeking Remote Dozer Operators to join our team for two major Tailings Dams projects in the Hunter Valley, NSW. The successful candidate will have a minimum 2 years experience in D1...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
    • Promoted
    Parks Operator

    Parks Operator

    Aboriginal Health Council of Western AustraliaSingleton Council, New South Wales, Australia
    At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple : ADD VALUE.As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectivel...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    Machine Operators

    Machine Operators

    VulcanKurri Kurri, New South Wales, Australia
    Since Vulcan was founded in 1995, we have become Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor.Our sustained growth is the product of superior service and dedication to continuo...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Excavator Operator

    Excavator Operator

    ThiessSingleton Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Thiess Singleton, New South Wales, Australia.Excavator Operator – Thiess Mount Pleasant Operation.Thiess Mount Pleasant Operation is seeking Experienced Excavator Operators with open cut experience...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    Leading Hand - Heavy Crew - Mt Arthur South

    Leading Hand - Heavy Crew - Mt Arthur South

    ThiessMuswellbrook Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people.We recognise talent and reward hard work.Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through me...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Pool Maintenance Handyperson - Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

    Pool Maintenance Handyperson - Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

    Event hospitality & entertainment LimitedLovedale, New South Wales, Australia
    Pool Maintenance Handyperson - Rydges Resort Hunter Valley.Wine Country Dr, Lovedale NSW 2325, Australia.Posted Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 2 : 00 pm. Reports to : Maintenance Supervisor / Assistant Chief En...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Plant Operator

    Plant Operator

    Careers at CouncilSingleton Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Singleton Council, New South Wales.Description : At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple : ADD VALUE.We are an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collect...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
    • Promoted
    Sheet Metal Worker - Muswellbrook

    Sheet Metal Worker - Muswellbrook

    ClearCompanyMuswellbrook Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
    DIDO outage, located at Bayswater Power Station in Muswellbrook, NSW.Staggered start dates from early October, running approximately until late-November. Monday to Saturday, Days / Nights, 11-hour shi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Leading Hand Grounds & Gardens

    Leading Hand Grounds & Gardens

    DownerSingleton Council, New South Wales, Australia
    We're proud to announce a major milestone for Downer.Downer has been awarded the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to deliver base and estate services across their two largest regions NSW / ...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
    • Promoted
    Plant Operator

    Plant Operator

    Aboriginal Health Council of Western AustraliaSingleton Council, New South Wales, Australia
    At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple : ADD VALUE.As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectivel...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
    • Promoted
    Trades Assistant

    Trades Assistant

    ThiessMuswellbrook Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
    At Thiess, we achieve results by being a Safe, Productive, and People-focused operation that exceeds expectations—for both our business and our clients. We’re calling on motivated, hands-on individu...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Bengalla - Field / Breakdown Plant Mechanics

    Bengalla - Field / Breakdown Plant Mechanics

    New Hope GroupMuswellbrook Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Bengalla - Field / Breakdown Plant Mechanics.Opportunities available on the Lifestyle & Lifestyle dayshift only roster.Be a part of an exciting growth period with new HME. Performance driven, collabor...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Bengalla - Field / Breakdown Plant Mechanics

    Bengalla - Field / Breakdown Plant Mechanics

    Bengalla Mining Company Pty LimitedMuswellbrook Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Bengalla - Field / Breakdown Plant Mechanics.Bengalla - Field / Breakdown Plant Mechanics.Bengalla Mining Company Pty Limited. Be among the first 25 applicants.Bengalla Mining Company is a joint venture...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Trainee Dump Truck Operator - Upper and Lower Hunter Valley

    Trainee Dump Truck Operator - Upper and Lower Hunter Valley

    Programmed Skilled WorkforceSingleton Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Trainee Dump Truck Operator - Upper and Lower Hunter Valley.Programmed Energy and Resources.Full Time Dump Truck Traineeship. The roster will be an even time 12.Excellent flat pay rates starting fro...Show moreLast updated: 19 days ago