Team Member - Open Space (x2)

About the role

Cumberland City Council is recruiting two permanent, full-time Team Members for its Open Spaces team, based at the Guildford depot. The team manages the daily presentation and maintenance of open spaces, sportsgrounds, playgrounds, public spaces, golf courses, botanical gardens and native vegetation areas so that residents and visitors have access to quality, attractive open spaces. The role contributes to keeping these spaces in excellent condition, safe and suitable for use, and helps meet customer and community satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain Council's open spaces and sportsgrounds so they remain in excellent condition and safe for the community
• Assist in meeting customer and community satisfaction with open space operations
• Travel frequently across Council worksites and may work at other Council locations

Required profile

• Relevant experience and a demonstrated understanding of park maintenance and industry best practice
• Current class C driver's licence and a White Card (General Induction for Construction Work in NSW)
• Current ChemCert (chemical handling) qualification
• Experience operating park maintenance small plant and equipment, and competency with front deck or mid-mount mowers
• Positive, courteous attitude towards the public and workers, and good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a team, sound knowledge of WHS principles and legislation, and basic computer skills
• Right to live and work in Australia, and willingness to attend pre-employment checks and health monitoring

What we offer

• Salary of $1,140.67 to $1,397.32 per week (Grade 4 of the Cumberland Salary Structure) plus 12% superannuation, negotiated on commencement
• 70-hour fortnight with a rostered day off, and flexible working including working from home opportunities
• Training and professional development, annual leave, 10 days personal leave, parental leave and long service leave after five years
• Health insurance discounts, wellness subsidies, free access to Aquatic Centres and the Fitness Passport Program

Applications close on 20 November 2026 and are made through the Council's online application form, attaching a resume and any required qualifications.