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About the Role

This is a hands-on parks maintenance role suited to an experienced MR driver who is confident working outdoors and has a strong background in maintaining parks, reserves and green open spaces. While driving is an important part of the role, you will also be actively working with the team to keep Council’s public spaces safe, clean, functional and well presented for the community.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-start checks on the relevant vehicle and trailer combination, and safely drive the team, equipment and materials between Council sites.
• Operate ride-on mowers, including Iseki/Toro mowers, along with brush cutters, edgers, blowers, spray packs and other horticultural equipment to maintain parks and reserves.
• Work within a 2–3 person area maintenance team, reporting to a qualified Team Leader or Supervisor and supporting the team to complete daily maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Support the maintenance of gardens and sports fields, including litter picking, seasonal goalpost installation, wicket covering and other duties required to meet the changing needs of the business unit.

Requirements

• Experience in parks operations, open space maintenance, horticulture, landscaping or a similar outdoor maintenance role.
• A reliable and adaptable approach, with the ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.
• A positive, can-do attitude and good communication skills, attention to detail and a strong focus on working safely as part of a team.
• Current NSW Class MR Truck Licence.
• White Card.
• Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia.
• Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.
• The preferred candidate must undergo a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

Skills

• MR driving
• Parks maintenance
• Horticulture
• Landscaping
• Operating ride-on mowers
• Operating brush cutters
• Operating edgers
• Operating blowers
• Operating spray packs
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Safety focus

Location

• Rydalmere

Work Type

• Outdoor
• 9 day Fortnight
• Permanent Full Time

Experience Level

• Experienced MR driver

Salary/Compensations

• $68,446 to $75,372 plus 12% superannuation

Benefits

• Allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026, including the Adverse Working Conditions Allowance.
• Job Stability & Flexibility: 9‑day fortnight balance with early morning schedules, additional leave over the Christmas period.
• Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years.
• Wellbeing: Fitness passport, Free Flu vaccinations, On site Gym, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee led networks (ERGs), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
• Location & Convenience: Central Rydalmere location, Free on-site parking and Novated leasing available.
• Growth: Learning and training programs, leadership pathways, LinkedIn Learning.
• Community Impact: Tools, equipment, uniforms and support to deliver essential services that make a visible difference to the Parramatta community.

About the Company

• The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation.
• With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey.
• Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone.
• Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.

Equal Opportunity

• At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work.
• We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences.
• We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.
• We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.