Parks Operative – Spray Technician

Parks Operative – Spray Technician

Why us?
Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS
1 x Permanent, Full-Time                   36 hours, 4 days/week                  $76,034- $83,067+ Super              Rose Street

JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide high-quality vegetation control and maintenance services across Council’s parks, gardens, public tree assets, verges, and other open spaces. You will work collaboratively with the Team Leader and Parks Coordinator to ensure community areas are maintained safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

ABOUT YOU
As a Spray Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing Council's parks, gardens, streetscapes, and public open spaces. Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out vegetation control, park, garden and tree maintenance activities to a high standard.

• Identifying and managing weeds, pests and plant diseases using appropriate control methods.
• Applying fertilisers, herbicides, pesticides and other treatments safely and effectively.
• Undertaking landscaping, street tree planting, rubbish removal and general grounds maintenance.
• Operating and maintaining a range of plant, equipment and vehicles used in parks and vegetation management.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with work programs, KPIs and Work Health and Safety requirements.
• Completing required operational records and reports accurately and on time.
• Contributing ideas to improve service quality, safety and operational efficiency.
• Maintaining a professional, safe and tidy work environment for the benefit of the community.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
• Access to Fitness Passport membership.
• Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.

The salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

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Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Applications Close: 8PM 1st October 2026

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0417 782 532.