Parks & Open Space Team Member

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development

Long service leave and leave entitl.

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport Program

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking two permanent, full-time team members to maintain and improve open spaces across the Cumberland area. Based at Guildford Depot, you’ll travel across sites, operate mower equipment and support safe, high-quality spaces for the community.

Applicants should have park maintenance experience, a NSW White Card, ChemCert, a Class C licence and strong communication skills, with a team-focused approach and WHS knowledge. Closing date 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant park maintenance experience and understanding of best practices.
• Current NSW White Card and ChemCert qualification.
• Competent in front deck or mid-mount mower operation.
• Good verbal and written communication for paperwork.
• Ability to work in a team with WHS knowledge and safety compliance.
• Basic computer skills and adaptability to new electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open spaces, sportsgrounds, playgrounds and adjacent areas.
• Operate parks maintenance equipment and small plant safely.
• Assist in ensuring customer satisfaction and safe community spaces.

Skills

Park maintenance knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

WH S knowledge

Basic computer skills

Positive and courteous public dealings

Adaptability to electronic systems (iP

Education

White Card (General Induction NSW)

ChemCert (Chemical Handling)

Tools

Driver's licence - Class C

Mowers operation (front deck / mid mount)

Job description

Cumberland City Council is seeking two permanent, full-time team members to maintain and improve open spaces across the Cumberland area. Based at Guildford Depot, you’ll travel across sites, operate mower equipment and support safe, high-quality spaces for the community.

Applicants should have park maintenance experience, a NSW White Card, ChemCert, a Class C licence and strong communication skills, with a team-focused approach and WHS knowledge. Closing date 20 November 2026.