Parks Team Member

• • Previous applicants need not apply

Directorate Engineering & Operations
Section Operations
Team Open Space & Sportsfields
Employment Status Permanent, full-time
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy
Salary Range Commencing from $59,241.00 (Grade 5, Step 1) plus 11.5% Superannuation. The successful candidate will have access to step increases for the grade based on competency assessment and tenure within the position. 

Council Overview

Strathfield Council (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 80,000 by 2036.

About the Role

Strathfield Council has a great opportunity for 2 Parks Team Members to join our Operations Section on a permanent, full-time basis. 

The purpose of these 2 roles is to assist in the maintenance of Council’s parks and open space areas.

For more information about the duties and responsibilities for these role, please refer to the position descriptions attached below. 

Position Description 

To review the position description for these roles, please click here for POS 254 or here for POS 231

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• • Qualification in the Horticulture (minimum TAFE Certificate III in Horticulture) and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
  • Experience in turf care and maintenance and general labouring including mowing, whipper snipping, edging and excavation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to communicate to a level that enables the accurate interpretation of instructions.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and individually under limited supervision.
  • Possess and maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to undertake the activities of the role.
  • Certificate for General Construction Induction (CIC – White Card) NSW.
  • AQF Level 3 Chemical Certificate (Desirable)

Staff Benefits

• • 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 (6:30am – 3.45 pm)
  • 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 available 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

To see a list of Council Staff Benefits, please click here. To view Council's Agile Work Policy, please click here.

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 as found in the position description
• Up to date CV/Resume

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jean Capdor via email [email protected]

Applications Close at 11:59pm, Thursday 10 July 2025

Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, or gender identity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and other minority groups.