We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to work collaboratively within the Parks & Strategic Operations Team as a Spray Operator. If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for an active and hands on role, this is for you!

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Remuneration of $2,323.36 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,788.03 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
• Access to Council's Nine (9) Day Fortnight arrangement
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlements.

*Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, Clause 32. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council's Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

This position is responsible for:

• Undertake spray operation duties including chemical handling, allocation, and storage and spraying; maintenance and cleaning of spray equipment and tools; and weed identification and reporting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of maintenance schedules for spray operations in accordance with annual works programs.
• Operate and maintain Council plant and equipment with an emphasis on LR Truck operation and spray application equipment.
• Undertake gardening duties including establishment and maintenance of gardens and lawns; planting; pruning; hedging; mowing; tree maintenance; whipper snipping; weeding; irrigation; soil and sediment control; rehabilitation works; chemical application; pest/disease control; maintenance of facilities; rubbish removal; traffic/pedestrian management; fencing; concreting; paving; and site safety and security.
• Operate and maintain items of plant (utility, chainsaw, ride on and push mowers and implement operation), equipment, tools (hand and power) and personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE/C) in accordance with Council standards.
• Respond to customer service requests in accordance with approved service levels.
• Undertake administrative duties relevant to the role including but not limited to; Work Health & Safety documentation (i.e. site safety inductions, risk assessments), quotations and orders; timesheet and leave authorisations, maintenance of registers etc.

What you will need to succeed:

1. Substantial experience relevant to the role.
2. Qualifications relevant to the role e.g. Certificate II or III Horticulture/Conservation and Land Management.
3. Current Class LR Driver's Licence.
4. AQF III Chemical Application Certificate.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
6. Sound communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
7. Demonstrated commitment to deliver quality customer service, contribute to service improvements and adapt to change.

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 27 October 2025.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Tim Jones, Team Leader Parks Operations (Open Space) on 02 6926 9635 or 0499 380 026.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes men, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.