Open Space Maintenance Team Member (9-Day Fortnight)

Cumberland City Council; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Annual leave and personal leave

Job summary

Cumberland City Council’s City Open Spaces Team maintains parks, sportsgrounds and gardens to high standards across the Cumberland area. The Team Member supports safe, well-presented open spaces and contributes to community satisfaction.

The role involves travel across council worksites, compliance with WHS, and operating park maintenance equipment. Permanent, full-time position at Guildford Depot with a 70-hour fortnight and access to a 9-day fortnight rostered day off.

Qualifications

• Must have right to live and work in Australia.
• Current NSW White Card (General Induction for Construction Work).
• ChemCert (Chemical Handling) qualification required.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Experience operating parks maintenance equipment and small plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and present Open Spaces, sportsgrounds, playgrounds and gardens to high standards.
• Assist in ensuring customer and community satisfaction with Open Space operations.
• Work across multiple council worksites including Guildford Depot and other locations.
• Apply WHS practices and ensure safety for staff and community.

Skills

Park maintenance

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

WH&S knowledge

Education

General Induction NSW White Card

ChemCert (Chemical Handling)

Tools

Front deck mower operation

Mid-mount mower operation

Job description

Cumberland City Council’s City Open Spaces Team maintains parks, sportsgrounds and gardens to high standards across the Cumberland area. The Team Member supports safe, well-presented open spaces and contributes to community satisfaction.

The role involves travel across council worksites, compliance with WHS, and operating park maintenance equipment. Permanent, full-time position at Guildford Depot with a 70-hour fortnight and access to a 9-day fortnight rostered day off.