Team Leader Playground Maintenance

Job No: BC2784
Location: Blacktown, NSW
Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.
Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
Are you experienced in maintaining playground equipment and leading a small team?
Are you familiar with safety inspections, playground compliance and repairing equipment including softfall repairs?
Do you want to ensure that community recreational assets are maintained to the best standards possible?
If so then this is the position for you!
At Blacktown, we are dedicated to providing quality playground and fitness equipment assets. With over 400 individual playground areas and fitness stations and the expected construction of over 80 new playgrounds within the City over the next 10 years, this is an opportunity that cannot be missed. We are seeking a highly motivated, appropriately qualified, and experienced individual to lead and work within a small team to provide specialized Playground Maintenance. Duties will include all aspects of Playground Maintenance, inspections, hazard reports, repairs to equipment, minor rubber softfall repairs, mulch top-ups, scheduled servicing and all other issues associated with the day-to-day maintenance of these assets.
If you are passionate about Playground Maintenance then come and join us in Building the Best!
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
Formal qualifications in carpentry/ construction or similar
AQF III pesticide qualifications
Class MR Driver’s Licence
Extensive experience in maintenance of Open Space playground and play equipment
Staff supervision experience.
Desirable:
Level II Playground Inspection qualifications
Senior First Aid certificate
Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
Computer literate
Demonstrated commitment to customer service
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to direct and supervise staff
Availability to work rostered overtime as required.
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
Entry level for this position starts at $1,308.84 per week
38-hour working week
Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:
Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application. Best of luck.
Closing date: Friday 8 March 2024, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Rod Springall on 9839 6099 Internal ref: BCC65