Plant Operator Parks

Company description:

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

Job description:

The Role

The Plant Operator Parks will be responsible for the broad acre mowing of Council's Parks, Reserves, and Open Space areas, ensuring all works are completed on time and in accordance with service requirements. You will conduct risk and hazard assessments, identify landscape deficiencies, operate and maintain plant and equipment, and collect litter as required. Additionally, at times you will be required to work under your own direction and provide assistance and advice to management, staff, customers, and the community.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Perform various grounds maintenance tasks, including but not limited to broad acre mowing of Council's Parks, Reserves, and Open Space areas
• Ensure completion of works within designated timeframes and in accordance with service requirements, agreements, rosters, and programs
• Conduct risk and hazard assessments and take corrective action where necessary
• Identify and report landscape deficiencies, especially in the area of parks maintenance
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment, collect litter, and provide assistance and advice to management, staff, customers, and the community as required.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of maintenance activities and equipment servicing in accordance with policies and procedures.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have

• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Experience in Parks & Open Space maintenance
• Experience in operating tractors, broad acre out front mowers, etc.
• Skills & experience necessary to fulfil the role, responsibilities, duties and competency requirements of the position

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $69,034 (Grade C, Step 1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's on offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Scheduled Day Off
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Brett Luth at [email protected]

How to apply

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply' button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.