Lead Carpenter - Parks & Public Spaces

City of Parramatta; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus 12% super

9-day Fortnight

On-site parking

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

The City of Parramatta is seeking a hands-on Carpentry Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate day-to-day works across parks, playgrounds and public spaces. This role blends trade expertise with planning and on-site coordination to keep our community spaces safe and welcoming.

You will lead tradespeople, plan resources, mentor the team, and ensure quality outcomes while working in a supportive Council environment and a 9-day Fortnight.

Qualifications

• Minimum certificate III qualification in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, building and construction andlandscape construction relevant to role/area of specialisation.
• Level 2 playground inspection certificate (AHCPGD311) is required.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of tradespeople to deliver maintenance, construction and improvement programs across parks and public spaces, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate and allocate resources, tasks and workloads to meet service standards and operational priorities.
• Mentor team members, support skill development and foster a safe, inclusive and high-performing team environment.
• Undertake inspections and oversee work practices to ensure assets are maintained safely, efficiently and in line with industry and Council standard

Skills

Team leadership

Carpentry

Maintenance planning

Safety leadership

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in carpentry/electrical/plumbing/building and construction

Level 2 playground inspection certificate (AHCPGD311)

Job description

The City of Parramatta is seeking a hands-on Carpentry Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate day-to-day works across parks, playgrounds and public spaces. This role blends trade expertise with planning and on-site coordination to keep our community spaces safe and welcoming.

You will lead tradespeople, plan resources, mentor the team, and ensure quality outcomes while working in a supportive Council environment and a 9-day Fortnight.