City of Parramatta has an exciting career opportunity to become part of our Parks and Open Space department as a team member.

As a team member you will work with our maintenance teams to create the best parks and open spaces in Australia.

Joining our parks team means being a part of a dynamic and rewarding team, where your contributions directly impact our community!

About the role

As a team member, you will be responsible for delivering horticultural & green keeping services that ensure our Parks and Open Spaces are maintained and improved to enhance the appearance of our city!

Joining our parks team means being a part of a dynamic and fulfilling workplace, where your contributions directly impact the overall experience of our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake a variety of park maintenance tasks required for the successful completion of the functions of the park's services team, to ensure the long-term management, condition and usability of assets and facilities under the care of the team.
• Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed, to assist other parks teams and operational areas, particularly in wet weather or other emergencies to meet community needs.
• Ensure correct completion of all necessary administrative functions (electronic & paper-based).

About You

We are seeking a team member with:

• Class C Driver's License
• White Card
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

If you are a proactive team player who thrives in a team-orientated environment and can provide exceptional service to our community, we encourage you to apply for this position!

What's on offer:

This is a Permanent Full-Time position This is a Permanent Full-Time position from Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:00pm.

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $61,657 to $67,919 plus 11.5% Superannuation.

This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, this could include the Adverse Working Conditions Level Allowance.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• Free on-site parking & on-site gym
• 9-Day Fortnight
• Uniform and PPE provided
• 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• All staff will have the opportunity to access training and support to assist with career development and growth.
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online attaching relevant qualifications and licenses.

Applications close 9pm, Tuesday 3rd June 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment, and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.