About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $17.95/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

This leadership role supports the Parks and Streetscape Operations section in delivering day-labour services for the maintenance and improvement of Council’s streetscape areas. The work contributes directly to achieving the community outcomes outlined in the Community Strategic Plan.

As part of the Parks & Streetscape service unit and reporting to the Coordinator Streetscape Landscape Maintenance, you will be responsible for managing staff and overseeing daily operations. You will lead and inspire your team to consistently meet performance targets aligned with individual and team work plans, as well as Council’s Operational and Strategic Plans.

You will play a key role in coaching and developing staff, resolving issues, and modelling a commitment to service excellence. Collaboration with the Parks and Streetscape Operations Manager and the Coordinator Streetscape Landscape Maintenance will be essential to ensuring the overall success of the service unit and delivering high-quality outcomes for the community.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$73,696.48 - $80,330.12 + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

Essential Criteria

1. Relevant horticultural qualification OR equivalent industry experience in streetscape operations.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage a team and its functions to achieve outcomes that address current challenges for the IWC and its commitments to the community.
3. Demonstrated procurement experience.
4. Ability to work without close supervision.
5. Good interpersonal communication skills.
6. Knowledge and skills in staff management, performance management and staff development.
7. Demonstrated experience with field devices (eg. tablets) for managing daily team work plans.
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing, including the ability to comprehend maps, street signage & work schedules and complete daily report forms.
9. Understanding and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times.
10. NSW Class C Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.
11. Suitable level of fitness to perform the inherent duties of the position.
12. ChemCert or equivalent qualifications

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience working in Local Government.
2. MR Driver’s Licence.

Enquiries

Rachael McKnoulty, Coordinator Landscape Services on 02 9392 5224

Closing Date

Sunday 28 September 2025, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments