Parks Operator

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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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

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

FLEXIBLE WORK BENEFITS

LEAVE BENEFITS

DEVELOPMENT BENEFITS

REWARD + RECOGNITION BENEFITS

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 we offer.

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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

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

APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER 2025.

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