Vegetation Maintenance Officer

About this role

Vegetation Maintenance Officer Permanent, full-time LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB Love working outdoors and making a visible difference in the community? Join our City Presentation team and help maintain the parks, reserves, roadsides and public spaces that make Lake Macquarie such a great place to live. As a Vegetation Maintenance Officer, you'll enjoy a varied and active role working across some of the city's most beautiful locations while helping create safe, attractive and well-maintained public spaces for our community to enjoy. Every day brings something different as you work alongside a supportive team committed to caring for our natural environment and enhancing community spaces. This exciting role will: • Maintain vegetation and natural assets across Lake Macquarie • Operate and undertake minor maintenance of plant and equipment • Work as part of a team delivering high-quality services to the community • Follow safe work practices, environmental controls and operational procedures • Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents, visitors and stakeholders • Contribute to continuous improvement and promote Council in a positive way Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity. LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and values being part of a team that makes a positive contribution to the community. • Demonstrated interest or industry experience in vegetation maintenance • The ability to perform duties in a reliable and enthusiastic manner • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment • A commitment to providing high-level customer service • Good literacy, numeracy and computer skills • A General Construction Induction Training Card recognised by SafeWork NSW • A current Class C driver's licence LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS This position provides: • Competitive salary from $61,469 to $71,438 per year + 12% superannuation • Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply • Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range • 35-hour working week, 4-day week • Long service leave after 5 years • Education assistance • Training and development opportunities • Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week • Click here to view more perks! CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council. LET’S START • If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 9 August 2025 • For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Jason Farrell , Coordinator Vegetation Maintenance , on 0409 142 888 or via email jf arrell@lakemac.nsw.gov.au • If you need assistance submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris , Talent Attraction Partner , on 02 4921 0759 or via email alnorris@lakemac.nsw.gov.au • Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you! • To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement. • Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.