Located 20km west of Sydney, Cumberland City Council is situated on Dharug country, home to a diverse community of 240,000 residents, making it the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney.
The council focuses on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community it represents, working hard to make Cumberland a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.
About the Opportunity
The City Open Spaces team maintains the daily presentation and upkeep 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 quality and attractive open spaces for residents and visitors.
The Team Member - Open Space will perform a range of activities that contribute to the overall maintenance of Council's Open Spaces, ensuring they remain in excellent condition and safe for use by the community. Responsibilities include operating small plant and equipment at Council's parks and reserves, gardens, sportsgrounds, playgrounds and facilities. This role also assists in meeting customer and community satisfaction with Council's Open Space operations.
Minimum Requirements
* Relevant experience and demonstrated understanding of park maintenance and industry best-practice
* 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 WH&S principles and the Work Health and Safety legislation
* Basic computer Skills
* Hold a current 'ChemCert' (Chemical Handling) qualification or willing to obtain
* Possess a current Class C Drivers Licence, MR licence highly desirable
* Hold a current General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (white card) or willing to obtain
About this Role
* Two (2) x permanent, full-time positions - one position located at each Depot (Auburn and Guildford)
* 70 hour fortnight
* Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
* Located at Council's Auburn and Guildford Depots, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and will be required to work across any of Council's work locations
What We Can Offer
* We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) 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, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
* Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
* 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 swimming pools
* 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, fully supporting the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation.
Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and provide an accessible and safe workplace through reasonable adjustments.