• Multiple permanent positions and casual opportunities too!
• Varied, hands-on positions
• Help maintain the City's green spaces, playgrounds, public amenities and Botanic Gardens

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, getting stuck into hands-on work, and making a real difference in your community? We're looking for Works Assistants to help maintain the City's parks, playgrounds, reserves, public amenities Botanic Gardens and green spaces.

About the role:

In this varied, on-the-go role, you'll:

• Keep our public spaces clean, safe, and well-maintained
• Support horticultural, turf maintenance and Botanic Gardens programs
• Operate equipment and assist with small plant and truck tasks
• Use mobile technology to plan and report on work
• Be part of a team that takes pride in keeping the City looking great!

What you'll bring:

• Cert III in Horticulture, Civil Construction or relevant experience
• White Card (Construction Induction)
• A passion for working outdoors and a strong work ethic
• Reliability, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Bonus points for: MR licence, Chemical Accreditation, First Aid, or Traffic Control experience.

What's on offer?

• $29.51 per hour + 12% superannuation
• Multiple Permanent Full-Time positions of 38 hours per week
• Casual opportunities available
• RDOs and flex time available
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us
The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Steve Moore, Maintenance Coordinator Horticulture on 02 6648 4890 or at steve.moore@chcc.nsw.gov.au to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6793343.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on 24 August 2025

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.