Urban Services Operator Binnaway

Warrumbungle Shire Council

Binnaway, Dubbo & Central NSW

Gardening & Landscaping (Trades & Services)

Full-time

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Department: Urban Services and Facilities

Reports to: Supervisor Urban Services Binnaway

Salary Range: $1,075 - $1,227 per 38-hour week + superannuation

Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing your local community’s outdoor spaces? We're looking for a proactive and reliable urban services operator to join our team!

In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining parks, gardens, streetscapes, and recreational areas, ensuring they are safe, attractive, and functional for the public. Your work will include everything from mowing and pruning to tree maintenance, irrigation, cleaning of public amenities, litter control, and infrastructure repairs—helping to keep our town looking its best.

As an urban services operator, you’ll also support sustainable practices like stormwater management, water conservation, and maintaining environmental standards. Safety is key in this role, so you’ll conduct daily safety checks, adhere to work health and safety regulations, and operate tools and equipment safely. You’ll also be the go-to person for assisting the community, providing helpful information, and supporting local events by preparing outdoor spaces.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in horticulture, landscaping, or park maintenance, with a strong understanding of plant care, soil management, and equipment operation. You will be part of a dedicated team, so pride in your work and your town are key to succeeding in this role.

A valid driver’s license, White Card, willingness to obtain relevant certifications (such as chainsaw operation and chemical application), and willingness to participate in a roster for weekend overtime cleaning of public toilets are essential.

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Binnaway is a welcoming rural town set along the scenic Castlereagh River in central western NSW, offering a peaceful lifestyle with a strong sense of community. Once a busy railway hub, it now blends country charm, affordable living, and rich local history—making it an ideal place to settle down and enjoy the slower pace of regional life. With nearby natural attractions and essential services close at hand, Binnaway is perfect for those seeking the quiet life.

Selection criteria include:

Experience in horticulture, landscaping, or parks and gardens maintenance.

Understanding of plant care, soil management, and pest control.

Competence in the use and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment, including ride-on mowers, brush cutters, and chainsaws.

Knowledge of safe chemical handling and application (e.g., herbicides and fertilizers).

Basic irrigation system operation and maintenance skills.

Ability to read and interpret work plans, site layouts, and maintenance schedules.

Current 'MR' driver’s licence (with the ability to safely operate light trucks or utes with trailers)

White Card (General Construction Induction Training)

Willingness to participate in a roster for weekend overtime cleaning public toilets

You will need to have (or be willing to obtain):

Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control tickets.

Chainsaw operation certification.

Chemical application accreditation.

It is a plus if you have completed Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens!

Benefits of working for the council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

Great leave opportunities

Long service leave after 5 years

1 RDO every 2 weeks

Paid parental and concurrent parental leave

Carer’s leave

3 weeks sick leave per year, including up to 2 days health and well-being leave each year

Purchase additional leave or cash out leave

Deferred leave scheme—e.g., work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay!

Support for training and professional development

Formal training opportunities

Access to thousands of free online training courses

Weekly pay cycle

Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device

Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay

Wellness—we want you to be at your best self, so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One

Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available

PPE provided

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee, and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000 km² and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine, and Mendooran.

With a rich history and stunning landscapes, including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within local government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness, and compassion form the spirit of the team, along with respect, transparency, passion, trust, and opportunity. This is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child-safe employer with a commitment to our staff, and our vision is excellence in local government.

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Applications close at 11.00 pm on Sunday, 27 July 2025.

Applicants should note that criminal history checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.

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For enquiries, contact Human Resources on 68492000 Consider adding careers@warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au