Operator Parks and Open Spaces (Street Sweeper)
Job No:
WGC237
Location:
Walgett/Lightning Ridge NSW
- Great opportunity to start or continue a career in Council in a hands-on operational role
- Attractive salary between $1,121 - $1,370 per week, plus 12% superannuation
- Generous benefits including 9 day fortnight, 4 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years
About the role:
The Operator Parks and Open Spaces is responsible for the operation of mobile plant including, but not limited to, Council’s Street Sweeper, skid steer, backhoe, mowers and tipper/trailer vehicles. This position works autonomously and is responsible for performing street sweeper operations, urban maintenance tasks, vegetation control, and plant maintenance including cleaning, greasing and maintaining fluid levels.
About you:
The successful applicant will:
- have experience operating heavy plant and equipment including Street Sweeper, skid steer, backhoe, ride-on mowers and tipper/trailer vehicles
- have a current HR licence and White Card or be willing to immediately obtain
- be safety-conscious and willing to follow workplace health and safety procedures
- be willing and able to complete routine and assigned tasked within agreed timeframes and standards
- have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn and adapt
- understand the importance of public service and take pride in upholding the reputation of the Council and the community
- be reliable, respectful, team-oriented, and able to meet the physical and practical demands of the position.
At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine—your passion and potential matter most to us.
The full position description can be viewed by clicking here.
What we offer:
- Generous benefits including hourly rate between $29.52 and $36.06; 9 day fortnight; 4 weeks of annual leave; long service leave after 5 years
- Professional development opportunities to support your growth and success
- Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life’s challenges
- Role variety and the ability to make a direct community impact.
About us:
Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, with a population of approximately 7,000, the Shire supports key industries such as agriculture, grazing, grain handling, opal mining, and tourism.
Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore. Whether it’s fossicking for opals, exploring underground art galleries, soaking in naturally heated artesian springs, or enjoying the tranquillity of river fishing, the region offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience. For more information about Walgett and the Lightning Ridge area, please click here.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the instructions below, complete the selection criteria and attach your current resume and cover letter. Failure to attach a resume will result in your application not being considered.
Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team via email at peopleandculture@walgett.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 02 6828 6100 during business hours.
Please Note: All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.
Closing date for applications:
Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 4 May 2026.
Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.
Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
