Parks & Sportsfields Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Inner West Council is seeking a Parks Maintenance Team Member to maintain parks, sportsfields and open spaces. This is an outdoor, physically active role with varied daily tasks in the Parks & Streetscapes team.

Responsibilities include mowing, planting, turf care, weed management and supporting upgrades. You will operate equipment, respond to community requests, and contribute to high-quality outcomes while prioritising safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Horticultural qualification or equivalent industry experience in parks/sportsfields operations.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to learn to use field devices (e.g., tablets) for daily team work plans.
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Suitable fitness level for physically active outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, planting, turf care, weed management, and preparing sportsfields.
• Support seasonal works, upgrades and clean-up activities.
• Operate plant and equipment as required.
• Respond to community requests and contribute to team targets.
• Work closely with team and Council stakeholders with strong safety focus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Field devices

Driver's Licence

Fitness

Education

Horticultural qualification

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Inner West Council is seeking a Parks Maintenance Team Member to maintain parks, sportsfields and open spaces. This is an outdoor, physically active role with varied daily tasks in the Parks & Streetscapes team.

Responsibilities include mowing, planting, turf care, weed management and supporting upgrades. You will operate equipment, respond to community requests, and contribute to high-quality outcomes while prioritising safety and teamwork.