Salary:                                   $1009.60pw plus 12% Superannuation

Position Status:                    Permanent, Full Time

Hours of Work:                     7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm), 38hour week with an RDO each fortnight   

Closing Date:                        5.00pm Sunday, 8 February 2026

About Cowra & Council

Cowra 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 Council employs over 200 full time equivalent staff.  Our vision is to be a leading, innovative and creative community, proud of our place in history and offering opportunity with the best of country living. The region enjoys a range of economic, social, educational and health services with a welcoming community that embraces new members from all backgrounds. We strive to provide, maintain and extend Council services to improve the quality of life for residents throughout the Shire. We aim to actively lead, facilitate and foster sustainable development and wealth generating opportunities through agricultural, industrial, commercial and tourism growth.

About the Opportunity 

The 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 control
• Watering, mulching and fertilising
• Pruning and planting
• Waste collection and disposal
• Operation of plant, tools and equipment associated with grounds maintenance

Applicants 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.

The Benefits

Benefits of working at Council include:

• Fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
• Four weeks of annual leave per year
• Access to long service leave after five years
• Three weeks sick leave per year
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including fitness passport and health and wellbeing initiatives including two (2) health and wellbeing days per year.
• Employee benefits program 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. 

Position Description

Please 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 Apply

Before 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 ensure you take time in providing your answers and give examples of demonstrated experience when requested.

You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. 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 2026 

Pre-employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination, including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments.
• Please include two referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current.
• Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number if the role applied for requires a Working with Children Check.
• Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications.

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Cowra Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.