Groundsperson Open Space Maintenance

Careers at Council; Sydney; In loco; AUD 63.000 - 73.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free onsite parking

Health & Fitness reimbursement up to $

Novated lease options

Additional annual leave up to 2 weeks

Descrizione del lavoro

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking a dedicated Groundsperson to maintain outdoor spaces in pristine condition for the community. You will prune trees, plant and fertilise, manage turf, and remove rubbish as part of a team dedicated to sustainable, beautiful environments.

The role offers a 38-hour week with a 9-day fortnight, onsite parking, and access to development opportunities within a supportive team. Closes 05/11/2026.

Competenze

• Open space maintenance and horticultural maintenance experience
• Construction Induction (White Card) is required or willing to obtain
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• MR Drivers Licence or willingness to obtain

Mansioni

• Small tree pruning and removal
• Planting, fertilising and weed control
• Turf maintenance including mowing, laying and edging
• Rubbish removal and litter pick up including storm damage clean up

Conoscenze

Open space maintenance

Horticultural maintenance

First aid

White Card

Driving licence

Formazione

White Card (Construction Induction)

First Aid Certificate

MR Drivers Licence

Class C Driver’s Licence

Descrizione del lavoro

• Salary $62,915.05 to 72,962.57 p/a + super
• 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
• Work outdoors and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of the local environment

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Council is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Groundsperson to join our team and ensure our community’s outdoor spaces remain in excellent condition for all to enjoy.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Small tree pruning and removal
• Planting, fertilising and weed control
• Turf maintenance including mowing, laying and edging
• Rubbish removal and litter pick up including storm damage clean up

Qualifications, skills & experience:

• Construction Induction (White Card) (or willingness to obtain)
• Class C Driver’s Licence
• MR Drivers Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in Open Space Maintenance and horticultural maintenance
• 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free onsite parking
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

Closes: 11:30pm, 05/11/2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer