Parks Maintenance Technician (Outdoor Spaces)

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership from $18.65/week

Job summary

Inner West Council is seeking a Parks Maintenance Team Member to care for parks, sportsfields and open spaces in Sydney. This outdoor, physically active role involves mowing, planting, turf care, weed control and preparing sportsfields, with opportunities to support upgrades and seasonal works.

You will operate equipment, respond to community requests, and work with your team to achieve high-quality outcomes while maintaining safety and teamwork. Closing date: 22 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience in parks/sportsfields.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to operate field devices (tablets) for daily team plans.
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Suitable fitness for the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, sportsfields, and open spaces.
• Mow, plant, turf care, weed management, and prep of sportsfields.
• Support seasonal works, upgrades, and clean-up activities.
• Operate plant and equipment and respond to community requests.
• Collaborate with the team to meet service targets.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Tech-savvy

Education

Horticultural qualification

Tools

Tablets

Driver's Licence Class C

Job description

Inner West Council is seeking a Parks Maintenance Team Member to care for parks, sportsfields and open spaces in Sydney. This outdoor, physically active role involves mowing, planting, turf care, weed control and preparing sportsfields, with opportunities to support upgrades and seasonal works.

You will operate equipment, respond to community requests, and work with your team to achieve high-quality outcomes while maintaining safety and teamwork. Closing date: 22 November 2026.