Team Member, Reserves & Sportsfields

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council is seeking a Team Member for Reserves & Sportsfields on a permanent full-time role, 38 hours per week. You will operate maintenance equipment and contribute to planned and reactive open space maintenance with a team. Skills in horticulture and turf equipment, including tractors and ride-on mowers, are valued.

We value reliability, energy and a can-do attitude to support our community and maintain parks and recreation spaces across the Northern Beaches.

Qualifications

• Certificate II or III in Horticulture (turf) or similar experience.
• Reliable with a can-do attitude and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sports field and reserves maintenance equipment.
• Deliver planned and reactive open space maintenance independently or in a team.
• Skilled in horticulture and turf equipment, including tractors and ride on mowers.

Education

Certificate II or III in Horticulture (turf) or similar experience

Job description

Title: Team Member, Reserves & Sportsfields,Permanent - Full-time Role, 38hours per week

Salary Range: $67773.08 to $78763.34 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Parks and Recreation is responsible for areas and facilities that add to the community’s enjoyment of Council developed spaces, to encourage and provide for passive and active reactional needs.

Parks and Recreation includes the following functions:

• Recreation planning and management
• Reserves and commercial centres maintenance
• Beach safety
• Sporting fields
• Tree management
• Asset planning and management
• Business support and management

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.

In this role you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible work options and rostered days off
• Health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
• Professional development and training
• Values driven, team focused culture

Our opportunity:

The key focus areas of this role include:

• Safely operate sports field and reserves maintenance equipment
• Deliver planned and reactive open space maintenance independently or in a team
• Skilled in horticulture and turf equipment, including tractors and ride on mowers

About you:

We’re looking for a reliable Team Member to join our Reserves & Sportsfield team with Certificate II or III in Horticulture (turf) or similar experience. You’ll bring energy and can do attitude to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Expected Interview Date: 13 October 2026

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.