City of Parramatta has an exciting career opportunity for Arborists / Drivers / Tree Workers / Operators to join our Parks & Open Spaces Team as a Team member driver working in our tree team.

All staff will have the opportunity to access training and support to assist with career development and growth!

About the role

As a Tree Team Member Driver, you will be responsible for delivering a range of horticultural/tree services ensuring Parramatta's Street trees, parks and open spaces are maintained and improved enhancing the appearance of our great city!

Joining our parks team means being a part of a dynamic and fulfilling workplace, where your contributions directly impact the overall experience of our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and operate Truck for the Parks and Open Space Tree Section
• Plant operation- chippers, stump grinders and small plant.
• Work within the scope of acceptable practices of the Horticulture and Arboriculture
• Undertake tasks as directed and adapt to changing priorities and workloads.

About You

As the team member driver, you will be adaptable, have a great attention to detail, be punctual and have excellent communication skills to work collaboratively within the team.

If you are a proactive team player who thrives in a team-orientated environment and can provide exceptional service to our community, we encourage you to apply for this position!

Qualifications:

To be considered for the role, candidates must possess the essential requirements outlined below:

• Current NSW MR Truck Drivers Licence
• White Card
• Chainsaw Operation Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

What's on offer:

This is a Permanent Full-Time position.

• Monday-Friday
• 6:00am-3:00pm
• 38 hours per week
• Fortnightly rostered day off

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $65,814 to $72,473 plus 12% Superannuation.

This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, this could include the Adverse Working Conditions Level Allowance.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• 9-Day Fortnight
• Uniform provided
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Free on-site parking & on-site gym
• Significant leave benefits ( 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please email Paul Berwick on [email protected]

How to apply

Candidates must apply online

Applications close 9pm, Thursday 14th August 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.