Groundsperson

Groundsperson

Salary Range from: $56,399.52 to $67,123.19 per annum (including allowance)

+ 10% superannuation +$1,000 pa transport allowance + Uniform Provided

76 hours per fortnight with a rostered day off 

North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.

An opportunity exists within our pivotal Sportsfields team for a Groundsperson. The Sportsfields team are responsible for preparation and maintenance of North Sydney Oval and surrounding sportsfields in the North Sydney Council Local Government area.

The successful applicant will work with the Sportsfields team to prepare and maintain all playing fields within the North Sydney Council Local Government Area to meet all hirers expectations and guidelines. Duties may include mowing, rolling, turf preparation, pruning and removal of plants, mulching, planting, watering; weed, pest and disease identification and control; and litter and rubbish removal. Operation and maintenance of Council’s vehicles and plant will also be required as part of these duties.

Due to the Events based nature of our work the successful applicant may be required to work some weekends and evenings at major sporting and other related events.

Essential

• Significant sportsfield maintenance experience
• Chem Cert
• Safework White Card - Construction Induction Card
• Sound understanding of safety requirements in performing Garden/Sportsfield maintenance tasks
• Proven ability to follow procedures and instructions and the ability to communicate with customers on routine matters
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Good physical fitness
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Qualifications in Horticulture
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Traffic Control - Blue
• Current Class MR Driver’s Licence
• Familiarity with operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Computer literacy 
• Vaccinated against COVID-19

Why work at North Sydney Council?

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:

• Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
• Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor workers or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor workers
• Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks, a touch football team, weekly fruit deliveries, health seminars and more
• Health and Well-being programs for all employees such as Yoga, Pilates, Kick Boxing
• Access to employee recognition and reward program
• Weekly fruit baskets
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Monetary transport allowance
• Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
• Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
• Casual dress days in support of charities and not-for-profit organisations

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and answer the selection criteria questions below. 

To view the Position Description, Click Here 

Closing Date: 08 June 2022 - 11.30pm

About Us

With a cohort of approximately 400 permanent (full time and part time) employees, we consider ourselves not too big, not too small - just right! At North Sydney Council we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams value the unique contribution each member makes, and genuinely strives towards making North Sydney Council a fun place to work! The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing. Our commitment to our staff at North Sydney Council is: To optimise employee performance in an enjoyable, safe, fair and equitable workplace

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to  provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council  also adheres  to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.