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Senior Field WorkerCity of Newcastle (CN) is seeking self-motivated and passionate Senior Field Workers to assist in leading a team ensuring the Open Space Maintenance Program for CNs sports fields, parks, and reserves is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.Drawing on your proven experience and/or qualifications in horticulture or greenkeeping, youll create a positive and supportive environment while supervising team members to undertake maintenance activities across CNs active and passive open space areas, ensuring efficient and quality service delivery, while minimizing inconvenience to public amenity during the execution of works.Responsibilities:Lead the team in seasonal spraying, irrigation maintenance, minor tree maintenance, and floral display maintenance.Ensure the safe operation of relevant equipment and machinery.Deliver quality work outcomes, adhering to Workplace Health and Safety requirements as well as relevant industry standards.Benefits:38-hour working week with flexible work arrangements available.4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays.17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment.Paid parental leave for primary carers.Industry-leading employment conditions.Corporate Fitness program from as little as $6.45 per week.Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs.Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities.Leading the CN Way leadership program.Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives.Access to Health & Wellbeing programs.Life at CN:At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what''s important and provide the benefits to enable a work-life balance.We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city. We are proud to deliver services valued by our community.We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.People with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply.Application Closing Date: Sunday 30 March 2025Remuneration: $66,946.24 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week.Contact: Andrew Parkinson - Parks Operations Coordinator - 0413 835 892 or aparkinson@ncc.nsw.gov.auIf you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage. #J-18808-Ljbffr