Location: Gunnedah NSW

 

Contract Type: Full Time, 9 Day Fortnight - 38 hours/week. 

 

Salary: Grade 2-5 ($1103.16 - $1296.89/ Week) + Up to $8,000/ Year Retention Bonus ($2,000/ Quarter) & 12% Super, OT where applicable. 

 

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Sunday 15 November 2026

 

 

Open New Horizons – Your Career, Your Community

 

At Gunnedah Shire Council, we create opportunities for you to Open New Horizons – in your career, within your community and for your future.

 

Whether you are starting your career journey, developing new skills, or taking the next step professionally, we provide a supportive environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

 

We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, connected and empowered to succeed – but also understand the importance of your personal wellbeing and your life outside of work.

 

Gunnedah Shire Council is committed to recognising, rewarding, and supporting our people through a range of benefits and opportunities designed to help employees open new horizons in their career, community, and lifestyle.

 

Council is also committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community through well-maintained parks, gardens, and recreational facilities. We strive to create safe, inviting, and enjoyable outdoor spaces that foster community engagement and promote a healthy lifestyle. We are currently seeking a dedicated Operator Recreation Facilities Attendant to join our team!

 

• Looking for a tree change? Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
• Fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a vibrant local community!
• Receive an attractive salary with annual award increases, PLUS up to $8,000 each year in Retention Bonuses
• Additional benefits include a paid rostered day off every 2 weeks meaning you get to work a 9-day fortnight! - ongoing professional development opportunities and plenty of room to grow your career!

 

What are Recreation Facilities Operators @ Gunnedah Shire Council?

 

As Operator Recreation Facilities Attendant, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our parks, gardens, and recreational areas. Your work will directly contribute to the beautification and functionality of these public spaces, ensuring they remain accessible and enjoyable for all residents.

Your entry grade is determined on current skills, qualifications and experience, with career and salary progression once essential qualifications have been obtained (If successful, Gunnedah Shire Council will support you through this process)

 

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

 

• Operate and maintain assigned plant effectively, safely and in accordance with standing operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Council's WHS policies and with legislative requirements or regulations.
• Accurately perform general mowing maintenance operational works required to maintain Council's parks and reserves. This would include but not be limited to; the operation of mowers, small plant and hand tools, and applying basic grounds maintenance principles, systems and processes.
• Work Constructively and cooperatively with other members of the department to complete work programs in accordance with agreed timeframes and standards.
• Apply WHS and risk management systems in accordance with Council's polices and procedures.  
• Complete assigned administrative tasks accurately and accordance with Council's polices and procedures.
• Maintain required qualifications essential for the position and undertake agreed training to meet the position's desired skill level.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.

 

To read the full position description, please click here.

 

What You'll Bring to the Team

 

Key Requirements for this position include:

 

• An appropriate Cert 3 qualification or willingness undertake professional development, or 3 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Drivers licence HR or willing to obtain. 
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate.

 

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

 

Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?

 

Working at Gunnedah Shire Council offers a range of benefits, some of which include:

 

• Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 2 weeks, working only a 9-day fortnight!

• Access to MyLeave - receive an additional 5 days of leave each year to support a healthy and flexible work-life balance. 

• Long Service Leave after 5 years!

• Receive up to $8,000/ Year through our new Attraction and Retention Bonus ($2,000 quarterly payments to support your ongoing commitment to GSC)

• Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles

• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available - Salary Packaging Australia

• Supportive and dynamic work environment.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• 4 weeks annual leave

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.

• Access to employee wellbeing programs

• Active social club

 

For further information regarding this role please contact Ken Walters, Coordinator Recreation Facilities, on 02 6740 2203 or see the Position Description.

 

How to Apply

 

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

 

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

 

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application. The use of AI to assist with creating and formatting documents is welcomed; however, written responses should remain thoughtful and personalised, as generic or impersonal submissions may be viewed less favourably.

 

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

 

Further information

 

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening. Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

 

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

 

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

 

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2100 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

 

For essential workers and their families moving to Gunnedah, The Welcome Experience is a free program aimed at providing free personalised support for a range of services such as housing, education, partner job opportunities, and community connection. To learn more and register for the program please click here: The Welcome Experience | NSW Government.