Parks Team Member

• Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

Department: Engineering Operations
Team: Open Space
Employment Status: Permanent, full-time
Employment Arrangement: 35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy

Salary Range:

• Base Salary: Commencing from $61,061.00 (Grade 5, step 1) per annum
• Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance: $1,013.48 per annum
• 12% superannuation
• Total salary package - $69,524.00

The successful candidate will have access to step increases for the grade based on competency assessment and tenure within this position.

Council Overview

Strathfield Council is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 60,000 by 2041.

About the Opportunity

Strathfield Council is seeking a reliable and motivated team member to assist in the maintenance of our parks and open space. This hands-on role involves general groundskeeping duties such as mowing, edging, and garden care, as well as operating small plant equipment.

You will help keep our parks clean, safe, and welcoming for the community. If you enjoy outdoor work and take pride in maintaining public spaces, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements

• Basic working knowledge of procedures or practices in one function. General schooling, Year 12. Standard or specialist training in one specific subject or skill e.g. completing a TAFE Certificate Levels 1 & 2.
• Experience in turf care and maintenance and general labouring including mowing, whipper snipping, edging and excavation.
• A current Class C Driver’s License.

• Ability to communicate to a level that enables the accurate interpretation of instructions.
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and independently without close supervision.
• Possess and maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to undertake the activities of the role.
• Demonstrated commitment to a self-directed work environment and ability to take initiative to ensure gainful and productive work for each working day.

• Understanding of and commitment to quality customer service.

• Qualification in Horticulture (TAFE Certificate III in Horticulture) and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Certificate for General Construction (CIC – White Card NSW.
• AQF Level 3 Chemical Certificate.

Staff Benefits

This position also offers:

• Compressed 4-day roster
• This position will attract an allowance on top of your salary
• Great work life balance with an early start, early finish roster
• Eligible for Fitness Passport membership to purchase
• Generous health and wellbeing offerings throughout the year including a $100 health and wellbeing rebate
• Fresh fruit available to all staff
• Quarterly all staff events, including free lunch
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 3 weeks sick leave
• Access to long service leave after 5 years
• Modern plant and equipment to use
• Work with a great and friendly team
• Upskilling opportunities available to team members
• Uniform provided
• Onsite parking available at our depot
• Careers development opportunities available

Position Description

To Apply

Applicants can apply through our online application process:

1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.

2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.

Please have the following documentation (preferably in PDF format) ready to upload prior to commencing your application

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
• Up to date CV/Resume
• Any relevant qualifications (qualifications scanned together in 1 document)
• Driver licence

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our People & Culture team via peopleandculture@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close at 11:59pm, 8 September 2025.