Permanent, Full Time

Join our team and make a significant impact by delivering high-quality vegetation services to our community.

• Advance your career with clear pathways to senior and leadership roles
• Enjoy enhanced workplace flexibility with a nine-day fortnight
• Let the tranquil outdoors of Lake Macquarie be your daily office

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Our City Works department is looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our City Presentation team as a Vegetation Maintenance Officer. In this hands-on operational role, you will be responsible for maintaining vegetation assets throughout Lake Macquarie.

Become part of our dedicated team committed to enhancing the beauty of our community’s open spaces!

Your key focus areas will be:

• Carry out a variety of tasks associated with vegetation maintenance, including the operation and minor maintenance of plant and equipment
• Ensure a high level of customer service in all dealings with customers and stakeholders
• When required, lead a small team in the delivery of vegetation maintenance activities. This includes supervising staff and associated resources and maintaining appropriate work records
• Ensure that all activities including plant operation are undertaken to the required legislative standards, practices and standard operating procedures, including WH&S and environmental controls
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement in operations and promote Council in a positive way

The position may require:

• Weekend work
• Travel and/or work across multiple sites

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are a self-motivated and dedicated team player who leads by example and consistently applies best practices to your work. You take pride in owning your tasks and take satisfaction in delivering a high-quality finished product. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you excel at building and maintaining relationships. You thrive in a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment, where you can contribute to achieving outstanding results for our community.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated interest or industry experience in vegetation maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties in a reliable and enthusiastic manner
• Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high level customer service
• General Construction Induction Training Card recognised by Safe Work NSW
• Current drivers licence

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $56,328 to $65,462 a year plus industry-leading 12 per cent superannuation
• Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
• Hourly outdoor Increment and weekly travel allowances apply
• Weekly pay
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• 38-hour working week with a nine-day fortnight
• We prioritise your health and wellbeing by offering generous discounts on gym memberships through our corporate fitness program. Engage with colleagues through our social club, benefit from regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and access confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• As a committed employer of choice, we support your skill development and aim to make a difference from day one. We offer a flexible workplace that prioritises your physical and mental health and safety. Our goal is to foster long-term career growth by providing rich experiences and continuous development.
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Send your application and resume in by midnight, Sunday 6 April 2025.
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Jason Farrell, Coordinator Vegetation Maintenance, on 02 4921 0121 or via email [email protected]
• If you would like assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application, please click here or contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0495 or via email [email protected]
• To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you would like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.