Join Our Team as an Open Spaces Labourer!
We’re a vibrant local council dedicated to making Shellharbour a great place to live, work and play. We believe that our parks and open spaces are the heart of our community and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us maintain and enhance these areas for everyone to enjoy.
Position Title: Open Spaces Labourer
Reports to: Team Coordinator Parks (City West)
Employment Type: Full-Time, 38 hours pr week, 9 day fortnight
Location: The Services Depot, Oak Flats
Salary: $56,151 - $61,995 per annum dependent on qualifications, skills and experience + 12% superannuation
Allowances: Adverse Working Conditions Allowance (Level 1) of $19.49 per week
As an Open Spaces Labourer, your role will include:
- Keeping our parks and gardens looking their best
- Caring for Council parks, tools and equipment, making sure everything is used safely and responsibly
- Working efficiently with your team to complete park and bushland jobs using the right tools and equipment for the task
- Engage with community members and staff to help keep everyone informed about what's happening in our parks and bushland areas.
What we are looking for
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Experience in parks and gardens work, with the practical skills, knowledge and physical capability needed to carry out daily tasks.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work well with supervisors, teammates, the public, and external groups.
- Ability to follow work schedules and instructions, working independently with minimal supervision while supporting team outcomes.
- Commitment to safe work practices, with an understanding of WHS requirements, relevant policies, and basic ability to use computers and mobile devices.
Essential requirements
- General Construction Induction (White Card)
- SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Training Card
- Farm Chemical Users Certificate (or equivalent)
Why you will love working with us
- 9 day fortnight: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with hours that suit your lifestyle.
- Positive culture: Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values respect and inclusion.
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Meaningful work: Step into a role where every day brings variety, teamwork, and the chance to make a real difference in our community
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For more information contact: Tiffany Henderson, Team Coordinator Parks (City West), 0408 300 767.
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Our Core Values
At Shellharbour City Council, our values are, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Sustainability. These values guide everything we do.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.
We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and free from discrimination or harassment. When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution and works together to make a positive impact on our community.
**If you are successful in progressing to the next stage, you will be required to complete a Right to Work Check and a National Police Check. Your offer of employment will be issued once the assessments have been completed.