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OverviewDescriptionHours of Work: 7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm), 38 hour week with an RDO each fortnightSalary and Superannuation: 12% SuperannuationPosition Status: Permanent, Full TimeClosing Date: 5.00pm Sunday, 8 February 2026About Cowra & CouncilCowra is located within beautiful Central NSW on the banks of the Lachlan River. It is approximately one hour from the regional hubs of Bathurst and Orange, two hours from Canberra and four hours from Sydney. The town is situated at the intersection of three state highways: the Mid-Western Highway, the Olympic Highway and the Lachlan Valley Way, making it a central hub for travel, freight and logistics.Cowra, New South WalesAbout The OpportunityCowra Council is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Attendants to join our Parks & Gardens Section. These roles play a key part in maintaining Council''s town and village parks, gardens and open spaces to a high standard, ensuring these areas remain safe, attractive and welcoming for the community.DutiesThe positions involve working across multiple small teams and contributing to a range of activities within horticulture, greenkeeping, grounds maintenance and arboriculture. Duties are varied and predominantly hands-on, including but not limited to:Mowing and edging (whipper snipping)Spraying and weed controlWatering, mulching and fertilisingPruning and plantingWaste collection and disposalOperation of plant, tools and equipment associated with grounds maintenanceApplicants should have demonstrated experience in grounds maintenance or a similar field, with the ability to safely operate relevant plant and machinery such as mowers and chainsaws. A current Class C Driver Licence is essential. Candidates holding an MR licence, chainsaw certification and chemical application tickets will be highly regarded.To be successful in these roles, you will be able to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrate a strong work ethic and pride in delivering a high standard of work and possess good organisational and customer service skills when working in public spaces.BenefitsBenefits Of Working At Council IncludeFortnightly rostered day off (RDO)Four weeks of annual leave per yearAccess to long service leave after five yearsThree weeks sick leave per yearCorporate wellbeing programs, including fitness passport and health and wellbeing initiatives including two health and wellbeing days per yearEmployee benefits programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid parental leaveIn addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development.Position Description & How to ApplyPlease click on the link for a full copy of the Position Description.For further enquiries please contact Supervisor - Parks & Gardens, Justin Smith on 0407 548 597.How To ApplyBefore you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions relating to the selection criteria on the online application below; your answers will be accessed and rated, so please provide examples of demonstrated experience when requested. You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two employment related referees. A cover letter is not mandatory, but may be added if so desired.Cowra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise at time of application.Applications Close: 5.00pm Sunday, 8 February 2026Pre-employment & PrivacyPre-employment ScreeningA pre-employment physical examination, including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments.Please include two referees in your resume for reference checking purposes.Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number if the role requires it.Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications.Privacy StatementInformation collected during the recruitment process is private and will be handled in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and accessed by the Recruitment Selection Panel.Equal Employment OpportunityCouncil aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.Apply for this roleVisit siteShare#J-18808-Ljbffr