Driver Labour

• Exciting Permanent Full-Time position
• Annual salary of $63,709.41 - $74,666.14 + 12% superannuation
• Small, supportive team with great work/life balance as you will work a 9 day fortnight
• Wonderful opportunity to be part of a progressive Local Council

About us:

Recently voted by TimeOut Magazine as #1 Coolest Neighbourhood in Australia, Burwood is a diverse, creative, and connected community. Our community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable restaurant and café scene.

At Burwood our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Your Position:

The Parks and Gardens team helps maintain this reputation by caring for more than 60 parks and key public areas across the Burwood LGA. Reporting to the Team Leader, Parks and Gardens this role supports the upkeep of parks, gardens and streetscapes, including sports fields, playgrounds, trees and amenities.

This is a diverse, hands on position which requires a flexible approach as you will be performing a range of tasks across multiple Council sites ensuring the highest levels of service and our records are well maintained.

Your Key Responsibilities include and will not be limited to:

• Carry out a range of parks and garden maintenance tasks, including mowing, edging, pruning, planting, weeding, and sports field upkeep.
• Follow daily and weekly work schedules and report any damaged or unsafe Council assets.
• Operate Council trucks and equipment, tow machinery, complete pre‑start checks, and perform basic vehicle maintenance.
• Use various plant and machinery such as ride‑on mowers, chippers, excavators, loaders, and pressure cleaners.
• Assist with traffic control when required, including setting up safe work zones and completing traffic control training.
• Support additional maintenance tasks like repairing paths and gardens, laying turf, cleaning facilities, removing graffiti, maintaining irrigation, and participating in ongoing training.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Hold or be willing to obtain an MR licence, White Card, Traffic Control Certificate and AQF3 Chemical Certificate.
• Operate ride‑on mowers and small garden equipment, with experience in general parks, street cleaning and basic road/footpath maintenance.
• Communicate effectively and use technology confidently in daily tasks.
• Show enthusiasm, willingness to learn and contribute positively to team culture.
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect and commitment to safety.
• Work independently or in a team, stay self‑motivated, and be flexible with early or varied work hours involved.
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment health assessment

Culture and Benefits

• Great work/life balance as you can access an RDO every fortnight
• Fantastic team culture and supportive environment
• Lots of variety as you will be based at our Croydon Park Operations Centre and work across all our public spaces, including Burwood Park, Wangal Park and Woodstock to name a few!
• Participate in a range of Health and Well-Being initiatives, including access to flu vaccinations, Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For further information about this role, please refer to the enclosed Position Description. If you need any assistance with your application or would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Lauren Allcott, People and Culture Advisor on (02) 9911 9938.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Closing date:

Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 11:59 pm.

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.