Team Member - Open Space

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA 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.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belongand 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.

The Team Member - Open Space will undertake a range of activities that combined deliver the overall maintenance of Council’s Open Spaces and ensure that these Open Spaces remain in excellent condition, and are safe and suitable for use by the community. Your responsibilities include operating small plant and equipment at Council's parks and reservices, gardens, sportsgrounds, playgrounds and Council building and facilities. This role will also assist in ensuring customer and community satisfaction with Council's Open Space operations are met.

To be considered for this position you will have:

• 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
• Experience working on turf wickets desirable
• 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

Download the position description here for more information.

Position information: There is a permanent full-time position on offer, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement. The working hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm.

This role is predominantly 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 $1,028.87 to $1,183.21 per week, plus 11% superannuation
• Overtime may be available during busy periods
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role.

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)
• 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 swimming pools
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council is committed to providing an accessible, safe and inclusive workplace for all. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof of verification.

Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure has been designed and adopted to protect the health and safety of our people, our customers and the community. It is a condition of employment that all applicants produce evidence of their vaccination status as part of the employment screening process.

Enquiries: Telephone Mark Galvin on 8757 9118 for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 27 March 2024

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. On the following page you'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.