Team Member - Parks Operations

Team Member - Parks Operations

• Permanent full time position
• 1 x Team Member Active Parks

About the Organisation

Cumberland Council is a Child Safe organisation which offers a range of employment in both indoor and outdoor work across a variety of professions and trades and supports the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety, cultural diversity and professional development of staff. Cumberland Council provides extensive services to its residents with the Cumberland Local Government Area being located some 18km west of the Sydney CBD and having an estimated resident population of 219,312.

Council’s long-term Community Strategic Plan focuses on a commitment to social and cultural cohesion, the local economy, our natural and built environments and local leadership. As a member of our organisation, you will have an opportunity to drive community outcomes, programs and services and be part of a Council focused on being innovative, inspiring and delivering change. 

About the Opportunity

In this role you will undertake activities that will assist in the maintenance of Council’s Open Space inclusive  passive parks, sportsgrounds, streetscapes, golf courses, tree operations, recreation facilities, bushland and riparian areas and ensure that these Open Spaces remain in excellent condition, safe and suitable for use by the community. You will also assist in ensuring customer and community satisfaction with Councils parks operations.

To be considered for these positions you will have:

• Relevant qualifications, experience and demonstrated understanding of park maintenance and industry best-practice
• Demonstrated experience operating parks maintenance related plant and equipment
• 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 WHS principles and the Work Health and Safety legislation

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.  

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Salary: Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award. These positions are placed in Grade 4 of Cumberland salary structure with a salary range of $901.27 to $1,027.46 per week plus superannuation. Commencement salary will depend upon qualifications, experience and competencies. If offered and accepted, the applicant will be transferred to the new position and the salary, terms & conditions will be negotiable.

Conditions of Employment: This role is a permanent full time position, standard working hours are Monday to Friday 6.30am - 3.00pm. This position will work a 70 hour, 9 day fortnight.

Position File Number: SP-ED-73

Enquiries: Telephone Kerrie Davies on 0408 955 191 for further information.

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 4 June 2019