Warrumbungle Shire Council

Urban Services Operator – Dunedoo

Department: Urban Services and Facilities

Reports to: Supervisor Urban Services

Salary Range: $1,044 - $1,191 per 38 hour week + superannuation, with fortnightly RDO

Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing your local community’s outdoor spaces? We're looking for a proactive and reliable Urban Services Operator to join our team!

In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining parks, gardens, streetscapes, and recreational areas, ensuring they are safe, attractive, and functional for the public. Your work will include everything from mowing and pruning to tree maintenance, irrigation, cleaning of public amenities, litter control, and infrastructure repairs—helping to keep our town looking its best.

As an Urban Services Operator, you’ll also support sustainable practices like stormwater management, water conservation, and maintaining environmental standards. Safety is key in this role, so you’ll conduct daily safety checks, adhere to Work Health and Safety regulations, and operate tools and equipment safely. You’ll also be the go-to person for assisting the community, providing helpful information, and supporting local events by preparing outdoor spaces.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in horticulture, landscaping, or parks maintenance, with a strong understanding of plant care, soil management, and equipment operation. You will be part of a dedicated team so pride in your work and your town are key to succeeding in this role. 

A valid driver’s license, White Card, willingness to obtain relevant certifications (such as chainsaw operation and chemical application), and willingness to participate in a roster for weekend overtime cleaning public toilets are essential. 

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This position is located in Dunedoo, the southern gateway to the Warrumbungle Region. Dunedoo is set amongst the rolling hills and valleys surrounding the Talbragar River, with quaint shops and cafes, a classic country pub, and the majestic beauty of Dunedoo's Silo Art which is part of the Australian Silo Art Trail. Dunedoo is the perfect place for a relaxing lifestyle while still being close to major centres.

Selection criteria include:

• Experience in horticulture, landscaping, or parks and gardens maintenance.
• Understanding of plant care, soil management, and pest control.
• Competence in the use and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment, including ride-on mowers, brush cutters, and chainsaws.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and application (e.g., herbicides and fertilisers).
• Basic irrigation system operation and maintenance skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, site layouts, and maintenance schedules.
• Current 'MR' driver’s licence (with the ability to safely operate light trucks or utes with trailers) 
• White Card (General Construction Induction Training)
• Willingness to participate in a roster for weekend overtime cleaning public toilets

You will need to have (or be willing to obtain):

• • Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control tickets .
  • Chainsaw operation certification.
  • Chemical application accreditation.

It is a plus if you have completed Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens!

Benefits of working for Council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities 
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • 1 RDO every 2 weeks
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
  • Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay! 
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
• PPE provided

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 6 April 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.