A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven individual to join our Parks Unit as a Parks Assistant.

In this role you will work as part of a small team which focusses on the maintenance of Council's Parks, Nature Strips and other Open Space Assets.

This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full time basis.

The salary range for this opportunity commences at $50,699 (Grade A, Step1) + 9.5% super

Click on the link below to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/council/about-us/careers/working-with-us

Your duties in this role will include:

• Ensure parks, nature strips and other open space areas are maintained in accordance with service requirements, service agreements, rosters and
• Undertake risk and hazard assessments of all areas and where necessary take corrective action.
• Ensure all works are completed within timeframes
• Identify and report landscape deficiencies especially in the area of parks maintenance.
• Ensure all jobs comply with relevant acts and standards.
• Operate plant & equipment including out front /ride on mowers, brush cutters, edgers, blowers or other related plant as required.
• Operate minor plant items/hand tools as required.
• Ensure plant & equipment is properly used and maintained.
• Collect litter and clean park amenities as required.
• Report equipment faults and failures
• Attend meetings as required through performance of duties.

*For a full list of duties, please refer to the position description.

You will have:

• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Experience in Parks & Open Space maintenance.
• Chemical Users Accreditation Certificate or equivalent
• Skills & experience necessary to fulfil the role, responsibilities, duties and competency requirements of the position.

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent full time opportunity
• Scheduled Day Off
• Access to health and wellbeing programs
• Access to further training and development
• 2019 Employer of Choice! – work for an award-winning organisation that will truly value your input

How to apply:

You can submit your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button and creating a login using your email address.

When submitting your application, make sure to address the essential criteria mentioned in the position description in your covering letter.

We pride ourselves on being a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage people with a disability or culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday 29 September 2020.

For more information, please contact Nathan Watson (Coordinator Sports fields) on 02 9789 9348