Operations Technician - Turf Services

· Enjoy hands on work keeping the Bayside Council LGA pristine and presentable

· Work locally, enjoy a fortnightly RDO and access to family friendly benefits

· Earn between $1204.87 – $1349.45 per week plus 12% superannuation per annum

Long to work outdoors and enjoy Beautiful Bayside? Live locally and want to work close to home? Handy with turf maintenance equipment?

If you answered YES to any or all of these, then consider a career with Bayside Council.

At Bayside Council, we are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

About the role

We are looking for a General Labourer (Operations Technician) to join our Turf team within Parks & Gardens.

This role will work in a team that provides a range of planned and reactive maintenance services out of our Bexley depot. An average day within our Parks & Gardens Turf Team includes (but is not limited to); Mowing and maintaining lawns, performing general maintenance tasks, clearing litter & debris, operating and maintaining equipment & tools.

You will learn everything there is to know about the plant and equipment used to do the job safely and expertly.

About you

· You will demonstrate a genuine passion and the resilience required for physical work outdoors.

· You will be able to work in a team or unsupervised; all the time taking pride and working safely in producing great outcomes for our community.

· You will be physically fit and have a “can-do” attitude.

Essential criteria:

· General schooling to Year 10 or 12 and/or relevant experience.

· A SafeWork NSW white card (general construction induction card).

· Current Driver’s Licence

· Successful completion of ChemUse Certification within first 3 months.

Our benefits and culture

· 2 days health and wellbeing leave from your sick leave balance each year.

· 3 extra days off during Christmas each year.

· 15 days sick leave each year.

· Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents.

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at [email protected].

Deadline: Thursday 6 November 2025

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.