Georges River Council

Operator – Premium Facilities (Olds Park)

Are you looking for a new opportunity and the chance to be part of an innovative Council?

We have an opportunity for a enthusiastic Operator - Premium Facilities (Olds Park) to join our Georges River Council, based in Penshurst. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Operator to work in the Olds Park ground maintenance team in a safe and efficient manner to deliver a prompt and reliable service to the community.

Work we offer 

• Permanent, Full-time opportunity - 76 hours per fortnight with Rostered Day Off (RDO) 
• Salary from $54,605.29- $62,365.62 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation
• Uniform, PPE and all equipment provided 
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in working within a sporting grounds/park maintenance
  team
• Experience in providing maintenance services for community and park infrastructure with demonstrated ability to be accountable for. agreed work methods, standard and outcomes
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of plant and/or various equipment common to park and garden maintenance (mowers, edgers, blowers etc)
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Appropriate written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Relevant Qualifications or Trade Certificate
• Chemical Application Accreditation
• Traffic Control Tickets
• Class MR Drivers Licence

If you are passionate about maintaining outdoor spaces, are looking for a rewarding role, and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description essential criteria then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Luke Galle, Head of Event and Operations on 02 9330 6100.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.