Division: Environment & Open Space

Business Unit: Parks & Open Space

Title: Team Member Infrastructure Maintenance, Permanent - Full-time Role, 38 hours per week

Salary Range: $65166.42 to $75733.98 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.

In this role you’ll enjoy -

A culture of supporting continuous development.

Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits.

Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment.

The chance to work on meaningful projects that benefit our community.

Our opportunity:

The role of the Infrastructure Maintenance Team Member (Manly Dam) is to undertake planned and reactive maintenance of Open Space Infrastructure to ensure Northern Beaches Council Assets are maintained to the highest standards. We are looking for someone with a landscape construction-open space maintenance/management background. The role requires problem solving aptitude and the ability to undertake a variety of tasks. Works predominantly focus on picnic areas and tracks within Manly Dam or Stony Range but may involve assisting teams working in other areas.

The key focus areas of this role include:

Undertake daily operational activities including Park opening and set up, checking bookings, distribution of signage, cleaning, site inspections (picnic areas, tracks and foreshore), general labouring and maintenance tasks.

Support projects, programs and events for Manly Dam and Stony Range including for bushland and water quality management

Undertake infrastructure maintenance works safely and efficiently to approved service levels

Identify priorities to deliver effective maintenance programs on time

Maintain WHS&E standards ensuring compliance against relevant Statutory Regulations

Encourage and support a positive Team Culture

Communicate effectively with our customers to efficiently resolve requests and contribute to a positive customer experience.

About you:
What you will bring to our team:

• Relevant TAFE qualification or significant relevant experience, with practical experience working in landscaping/construction industry or similar field.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of service delivery requirements in parks, sports- fields, foreshore areas or similar environment.
• Ability to use computer-based systems.
• AQF 3 – Chemical certification or willing to obtain within three months
• Chainsaw Competency Certification or willing to obtain within three months
• Class C (minimum) NSW Drivers licence.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision together with a commitment to working in a team environment and multi-skilling.
• Well organised and good level of physical ability to carry out all the duties of the role safely
• Strong focus on Workplace Health and Safety
• Skills and knowledge in a range of minor plant and equipment
• Demonstrated skills & experience in manual handling
• General Worksite Induction Ticket.

If you’re a passionate team player with an eye for detail and a proactive approach we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information:

previous applicants need not apply

Position Description

Applications close on: 21 September 2025

Expected Interview Date: 30 September 2025

Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Chris Buckley at 0418 605 098

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.