Field Operator - Labourer

Brief Description

Field Operator - Labourer

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 02/07/2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What We Offer You

• Salary: $56,825.00 - $65,778.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation
• Working Location: Kingswood Works Depot
• The best of both worlds – click here to learn more
• Permanent fulltime opportunity offering the chance to make a meaningful contribution while growing your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Here’s What You’ll Be Up To…

• The position plays a key role in driving collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence across the team.
• Delivering day to day operational and project outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• This role collaborates with internal teams, leaders, stakeholders and community partners to deliver positive outcomes and strong service.
• Success in this role means delivering quality outcomes, building strong relationships and contributing positively to team and community goals.
• This role contributes directly to creating positive experience and sustainable outcomes for our community by supporting initiatives, service and projects that enhance the livability, connectivity and wellbeing of our city.
• This role offers the best of both worlds the challenge of meaningful and rewarding work, opportunities for professional growth and development.

Position Description

Who We Are (And Why You’ll Love Us)

• Be part of a hands on supportive team that takes pride in creating and maintaining high quality parks and public spaces enjoyed by the whole community.
• Safety, teamwork and respect as core foundations of everything we do.
• Access to council wellbeing programs, leave provisions and employee support services.
• Strong team culture built on collaboration ,support and shared goals.

Meet our Workforce Areas - Penrith City Council

What are we looking for?

• Experience in general Gardening/Landscaping maintenance or general grounds maintenance across commercial, residential or public settings.
• Able to safely and effectively use gardening tools and equipment to maintain outdoor spaces and deliver quality outcomes.
• A strong commitment to safety and understanding of WHS policies and procedures.
• The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members and the public.
• A positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Able to safely and effectively use gardening tools and equipment to maintain outdoor spaces and deliver quality outcomes.
• Holds a current Class C drivers' licence or is willing to obtain one.
• A white Card (work safely in the construction industry.)

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘

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In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Michael Bracher at ***email_hidden***.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Requirements

Essential

• General working experience (labouring or otherwise)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to deal in an appropriate manner with the general public
• General labouring experience or capable of carrying out labouring duties
• Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White) Card or willingness to obtain at your own cost
• Knowledge of and commitment to WHS and EEO principles

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in Horticulture or related area
• Competency in the use of various plant items
• Current Traffic Controller card (Blue ticket)
• Current Class C driver licence (manual vehicle operation)
• Previous experience in Local Government

Summary

Permanent full-time opportunity to join our Public Spaces team.