Griffith City Council

Plant Operator – Parks & Gardens

Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.

Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position.

PLANT OPERATOR – PARKS & GARDENS (Permanent)

The role of the Plant Operator Parks & Gardens is to maintain a neat and high standard of appearance of gardens and lawns together with providing gardening labouring skills as required and to operate and carry out the routine maintenance and regular servicing of plant items in a safe efficient manner.

Qualifications: The successful applicant must hold a current Australian MR driver licence and a General Construction Induction Training certificate (GIT or white card). Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.

Hours of work: 38 hours per week.

Salary and conditions: The commencement annual rate is $58,520.62 to $64,375.91 (Grade 5). Rostered day off once a fortnight plus superannuation.

Griffith City Council offers;

• Location & Lifestyle
• 4 weeks annual leave each year
• 3 weeks sick leave each year
• 5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Health & Assistance programs
• Access to the fitness passport program
• Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience

Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply

Applications close:  Monday 31 March 2025

If you have any questions about the role please contact Jemaile Irvine on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. 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. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.