We have an exciting opportunity for a General Hand to join our Parks team!

You could be a school leaver looking to kick start your career or someone looking for a change of scenery in their day. Why not apply today?

Joining our Parks team gives you the opportunity to work in the beautiful New England outdoors offering a wide range of tasks, meaning no 2 days are the same.

As a part of your new role, we will support you in completing a Certificate III in Horticulture, as well as other training opportunities. We also need you to participate in weekend work and overtime where necessary.

This role will see you carrying out general turf maintenance and renovations as directed including the mowing of nature strips, parks, reserves and cemeteries. You will also assist in the construction and maintenance of gardens and the daily maintenance of picnic areas, amenities and public spaces. You will take pride in ensuring Armidale is showcased to the highest standard. 

As a bonus, working at Council you also get the benefit of a 9 day fortnight!

About you

Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do.  This is at the heart of how we work.  The right person for the job is able to live these values, call out others where they aren't, and 'walk the talk'. 

We want to hear about you! So in your application, tell us about…

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please note:

• Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary from $1,008 per week (plus super) based on a 38 hour week.
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous leave entitlements
• Gym discounts 

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Parks team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact William Hyde, Supervisor Parks on 0411 532 352 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

***How to apply***

• Please apply by 11.30 pm, Sunday 26 May 2024.
• To submit and complete your application, you must click "Next" at the bottom of each application page.