Team Member - Open Space

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing programs

Wellness subsidies

Free access to aquatic centres

Fitness Passport program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Home-based work opportunities

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking a Team Member for Open Space maintenance across council worksites, including Auburn Depot, with travel as required. The role focuses on keeping parks and public spaces in excellent, safe condition and delivering strong community service.

The position offers a 70‑hour fortnight, an RDO arrangement, and a range of employee benefits. Applicants must hold a NSW White Card, ChemCert, a Class C licence, and relevant park maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience and demonstrated understanding of park maintenance and industry best‑practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to complete paperwork clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Council Open Space assets to ensure safe, high‑quality spaces for the community.
• Assist in delivering customer and community satisfaction with Open Space operations.
• Operate park maintenance equipment and small plant in line with WHS requirements.

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 overarching vision, the Team Member will undertake a range of activities that combined deliver the overall maintenance of Council’s Open Space and ensure that these Open Spaces remain in excellent condition, safe and suitable for use by the community. This role will also assist in ensuring customer and community satisfaction with Council’s open space operations are met.

The successful applicant will require:

• Relevant experience and demonstrated understanding of park maintenance and industry best-practice
• Current class C driver’s licence
• Current General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card)
• Hold a current ‘ChemCert’ (Chemical Handling) qualification
• Demonstrated experience operating parks maintenance related small plant and equipment
• Demonstrated competency in the use of front deck or mid mount mowers
• Demonstrated ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public and other workers
• Good verbal and written communication skills – ability to write clearly and neatly when completing necessary paperwork
• Ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge and practical application of WHS principles and the Work Health and Safety legislation
• Basic computer skills with the ability to adapt and learn new electronic systems and operate a range of devices including ipads.

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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 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 4 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,140.67 to $1,397.32 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 recruitment process.

ENQUIRIES

Contact Sam Gambin, Supervisor Open Space (Regents Park) on 8757 9167 or ***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 28 October 2026