Crew Leader Sportsfields

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-Day Week Pilot

Job summary

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council in Panania is seeking a Crew Leader for Open Space and Buildings Operations. You will lead a small crew to maintain parks, sportsfields and ovals, ensuring work aligns with service agreements and schedules.

The role is permanent full-time and includes a Four-Day Week pilot with a 36-hour week and full pay, plus opportunities for professional growth and training within the council.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Greenkeeping, Horticulture, Landscaping or similar field.
• Chemical Users Accreditation Certificate or equivalent.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of staff at an operational level.
• Undertake On the Job Toolbox Talks prior to daily activities.
• Ensure parks, sportsfields, ovals, etc. are prepared, maintained and renovated as per service agreements and rosters.
• Provide recommendations for annual improvement, maintenance and renovation programs and implement as required.
• Inspect sportsfields and ovals after heavy rainfall and advise on opening/closing.
• Assist the Team Leader to plan and organise day-to-day activities and ensure adequate resourcing.
• Assist in providing feedback to clubs and park users and resolve minor maintenance issues.
• Support on-the-job skills development and training for staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Sportsfield maintenance

Open space maintenance

Planning & organization

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Greenkeeping/Horticulture/Landscaping

Chemical Users Accreditation Certificate or equivalent

Job description

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council – Panania NSW

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents

The Role

A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven individual to join our Open space and Buildings operations Unit as a Crew Leader.

In this role you work as part of a team that focusses on maintaining and improving Council's parks, sportsfields, and ovals.

This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Lead a small team of staff at an operational level
• Undertake 'On the Job' Tool Box Talks prior to the commencement of daily activities.
• Ensure parks, sportsfields, ovals, etc. are prepared, maintained and renovated in accordance with service agreements, rosters and programs.
• Provide recommendations for annual improvement, maintenance and renovation programs and implement as required.
• Inspect sportsfields, ovals, etc. under the position holders control, particularly following periods of excessive rainfall, and provide recommendations as to whether they should be closed or opened.
• Assist the Team leader Parks & Gardens plan and organise day to day activities of their crew members ensuring their team is adequately resourced to undertake their duties.
• Assist the Team Leader Parks & Gardens to provide feedback to sports clubs, park users, etc. and resolve minor maintenance issues.
• Assist the Team Leader Parks & Gardens to provide on the job skills development and training to staff.

You will have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Greenkeeping, Horticulture, Landscaping or a similar relevant field.
• Chemical Users Accreditation Certificate or equivalent
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Experience in sportsfield preparation and maintenance.
• Experience in leading a small team of staff at an operational level.
• Skills & experience necessary to fulfil the role, responsibilities, duties and competency requirements of the position.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $80,351 (Grade E, Step 1) + AWACA + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience

Four-Day Work Week Pilot

This position is part of Council’s Four-Day Work Week Pilot, offering the opportunity to work a 36-hour week over four days with no reduction in salary.

Working hours will be scheduled between 6:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Sunday, subject to operational requirements. The pilot temporarily replaces the standard 38-hour, five-day work week and SDO arrangement for the duration of the pilot.

Participation is subject to Council’s pilot terms and conditions and ongoing review, and the pilot may be amended or discontinued at Council’s discretion.

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Brett Luth (Coordinator Open Space South) on 0409 265 ***

Applications close at 11:59 pm onSunday 18 October 2026

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.