Area Maintenance Person (Vegetation Management) Summary of the position: Picton location Permanent Full-Time position Salary commencing from $73,116 12% Superannuation 38-hour week with fortnightly RDO About the opportunity: Are you passionate about the outdoors and take pride in keeping natural spaces beautiful and well-maintained? We're looking for a dedicated Area Maintenance Person (Vegetation Management) to join our dynamic Parks & Recreation team! In this hands-on role, you'll put your skills and knowledge of vegetation management to work, helping us preserve and enhance the green spaces our community loves. To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria: Demonstrated relevant work experience, which includes the safe operation of plant and equipment, namely the use of tractors, slashers and reach-arm mowers and the use of multiple tractor implements and maintenance including slasher deck, front-end loader and reach-arm attachment etc. Experience with undertaking vegetation management works including on roadside reserves. Experience in maintaining of public open spaces Experience in the application of herbicides on roadsides and public reserves via the use of a vehicle mounted spray unit Current NSW MR Drivers Licence, Work Health and Safety General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card) and AQF3 Chemical Use and Handling or willingness to obtain. What we can offer you: Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities. Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including; Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program Participate in our Educational Assistance Program Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs Access to our Employee Assistance Program Want to find out more? Further Information: Peter Douglas, Coordinator Open Space, 4677 110 Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 25 August 2025 Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together! Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions. All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC. Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process. [ View The Job Description ] [ Preview The Position Requirements ]
