Team Leader - Recreational Assets

Cumberland City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development

Leave entitlements

Health Insurance discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Cumberland City Council in Sydney’s west seeks a Team Leader – Recreational Assets (Auburn Botanic Gardens) to lead horticultural maintenance, manage a team and coordinate resources across multiple sites, ensuring safe, high‑quality landscapes and guest satisfaction.

The role requires trade qualifications or substantial experience, ability to plan maintenance and supervision, WHS compliance, and a current Class C license; located at Auburn depot with travel across sites.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g. Trade based apprenticeship, Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, Horticulture, Turf Management or Landscape Construction) and/or extensive relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in preparation of horticultural maintenance plans and work schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate resources and undertake bush regeneration activities across a variety of sites, experience on Cumberland Plain highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate team members and external contractors in maintenance and project works across multiple sites.
• Deliver high-quality horticultural and landscape maintenance services to gardens, open spaces and sports grounds.
• Ensure safety and functionality of landscapes with a focus on visitor experience and community satisfaction.

Skills

Trade qualifications

Horticultural knowledge

Leadership

WH&S knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Class C driver license

ChemCert

White card

Education

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

IPads

Small hand tools

Power tools

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 Council’s overarching vision, the Team Leader – Recreational Assets (Auburn Botanic Gardens) will lead and support a team delivering high-quality horticultural and landscape maintenance services within Auburn Botanic Gardens. The role operates in a dynamic and physically demanding environment and is responsible for ensuring the Gardens’ landscapes, assets are maintained to a high standard of presentation, safety, and functionality, while promoting a positive visitor experience and community satisfaction.

The successful applicant will require:

• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g. Trade based apprenticeship, Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, Horticulture, Turf Management or Landscape Construction) and/or extensive relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in preparation of horticultural maintenance plans and work schedules
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate resources and undertake bush regeneration activities across a variety of sites, experience on Cumberland Plain highly regarded
• Proven ability to effectively lead, supervise and co-ordinate team members and external contractors in the delivery of maintenance and project works across a multiple of sites
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends, industry best-practice and new developments relating to natural area management and bush regeneration activities.
• Demonstrated experience in operating small plant and equipment, including small hand tools, and power tools.
• Demonstrated ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public and other staff whilst providing leadership to others
• Sound verbal and written communication skills – ability to write clearly and neatly when completing necessary paperwork
• Ability to work as part of a team and with contractors, having good interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge and practical application of WH&S principles and the Work Health and Safety legislation
• Sound Computer Skills and ability to adapt to new systems and operate a range of devices including ipads
• Hold a current Class C drivers Licence
• Hold a current ‘ChemCert’ (Chemical Handling) qualification
• Hold a current General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (white card).

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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 Auburn depot, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information:

• Grade 8 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,431.67 to $1,753.80 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

ContactBradley Lloyd, Supervisor Open Space (Recreational Assets)on8757 9582 or ***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 13 October 2026