Team Leader - Open Space

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development

Leave entitlements – annual/personal

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking a Team Leader for Open Spaces, located at the Guildford Depot with travel across council worksites. You will lead a small team to maintain parks, golf courses and public spaces for residents to enjoy.

Apply your supervision skills, WH&S knowledge and trade qualifications to deliver quality spaces while coordinating mowing, gardening, and chemical spraying. Must have MR licence and relevant certificates.

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in Australia and full pre-employment checks.
• Certificate III in Turf Management, Parks & Gardens, Horticulture (or related).
• Current MR driver's licence and ChemCert qualification.
• White Card and NSW WH&S knowledge required.
• Ability to plan, coordinate resources and maintenance tasks.
• Experience supervising team members and contractors.
• Strong communication and paperwork skills; proficient with iPads.
• Knowledge of park maintenance best practices and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team delivering maintenance of Open Spaces (parks, sportsgrounds, gardens).
• Coordinate mowing, edging, gardening, weeding and chemical spraying.
• Supervise staff and external contractors to meet service standards.
• Plan resources and respond to maintenance requests across council sites.
• Uphold WH&S policies and safe work practices on site.

Skills

Trade qualifications

MR licence

ChemCert

White Card

WH&S knowledge

Team supervision

Communication skills

iPad literacy

Resource planning

Education

Certificate III in Turf Management/Parks & Gardens/Horticulture

Tools

Parks maintenance tools

Small plant operation

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The City Open Spaces team manages the daily presentation and maintenance of Council's open spaces, sportsgrounds, playgrounds, passive and public spaces, golf courses, botanical gardens and native vegetation areas within the Cumberland City Area, ensuring that our residents and visitors have access to quality and attractive open spaces of which they can be proud and enjoy.

In contributing to the overaching vision, the Team Leader will lead a small team in undertaking a range of activities that deliver the overall maintenance of Council's Open Spaces. The Team Leader will assist in ensuring customer and community satisfaction with Council's open spaces are met by presenting and servicing our facilities in accordance with service specifications and schedule. The Team Leader will ensure individual Work Health and Safety responsibilities under Council policy and legislation are met at all times, and at all levels within the team to ensure a safe place of work.

The successful applicant will require:

• Relevant trade qualifications, e.g. Certificate III in Turf Management, Parks and Gardens, Horticulture and/or extensive experience in a related field
• Current MR driver's licence
• Current ChemCert (chemical handling) qualification
• Current General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of park maintenance and parks infrastructure related issues, current trends, industry best-practice and new developments relating to maintenance services and parks operations
• Ability to plan, coordinate resources and undertake maintenance activities relevant to the position including but not limited to mowing, edging, gardening, weeding and chemical spraying
• Ability to identify, plan, coordinate resources and undertake improvement works throughout Council's open spaces
• Demonstrated experience in operating parks maintenance related small plant and equipment, including small hand tools, and power tools
• Proven ability to effectively supervise and co-ordinate team members and external contractors in the delivery of maintenance and project works
• Demonstrated ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public, and council staff whilst providing leadership to others
• Sound verbal and written communication skills – ability to complete necessary paperwork and communicate effectively with team members
• Sound knowledge and practical application of WH&S principles and the Work Health and Safety legislation
• Sound Computer Skills and aptitude to adapt and learn new electronic systems and operate arange of devices including ipads.
• Playground Inspection Level 1 - AHCPGD206 (Routine) (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Senior First Aid certificate

About this role:

• Permanent, full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Guildford Depot, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations

Salary information:

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 7 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,347.06 to $1,650.15 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council's Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave,10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

ENQUIRIES

Contact Jason Grant, Supervisor Open Spaces (Greystanes) on 8757 9316 or ***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 7 September 2026