Landscape Services – Senior Operations Technician
- Enjoy hands on work keeping the Bayside Council LGA pristine and presentable
- Work close to home with a fortnightly RDO and family-friendly benefits
- Salary from $73,432 to $82,234 plus 12% superannuation
At Bayside Council, we’re proud to deliver quality services that keep our community clean, safe, and enjoyable. We value teamwork, respect, and creating a supportive workplace where our people can thrive.
We are seeking qualified and experienced Horticulturalist to join our Landscape Services team. In this role, you’ll operate machinery and manage traffic control across Council parks and open spaces while lead crews to deliver safe and high-quality work.
What you will do
- Lead crews or work independently to deliver tasks safely and efficiently
- Provide guidance and support to team members
- Ensure work quality, safety, and compliance standards are met
- Follow WHS, traffic control, and site safety procedures
- Identify hazards and complete required site checks
- Respond to emergencies and urgent work requests
- Communicate clearly with residents and represent Council professionally
About you
- Cert III in Parks & Gardens, Horticulture or Landscape
- Previous experience working as a Landscaper
- Computer literate
- SafeWork NSW white card
- Current MR Licence as required.
Desirable
- Current “Chem Use” accreditation OR willingness to obtain during probation period
Our benefits
On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;
- A rostered day off every fortnight
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 10 days sick leave each year
- 5 days MyLeave flexible personal leave
- 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year.
- Gym membership discounts
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations
Apply now
Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience.
Applications may submit your CV and cover letter via email to: [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026. Interviews will be held after the closing date.
Salary & Benefits: $1,407 to $1,576 per week (additional adverse working conditions level one allowance of $20.29 pw) plus 12% Superannuation.
Enquiries: Carl Walter – Coordinator Landscape Services via email [email protected] or via phone 02 9562 1773
Applicants will 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.
