Georges River Council

Operator – Carss Bush Park

Operator - Carss Bush Park 

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an to join our team and contribute to the upkeep and presentation of one of our cherished local parks.

Work for Council and enjoy the benefits 

• Permanent, Full time opportunity
• The perfect work life balance - enjoy a rewarding 4 day working week
  • 36 hours per week worked over 4 consecutive days (Monday to Thursday - 6am to 3.30pm)
• Salary from $54,605.29- $62,365.62 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation
• Uniform, PPE and all equipment provided 
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

Responsibilities

• Perform daily open space maintenance tasks, ensuring the park is always well-presented
• Carry out routine cleaning duties throughout the park, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for visitors, including the toilets
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment
• Assist with other park maintenance tasks as required
• Ensure safe work practices are always followed, with the correct use of plant and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, and adherence to WHS requirements and Safe Work Method Statements

The successful candidate will have

• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) 
• Demonstrated experience working within a garden maintenance crew and cleansing duties
• Experience in providing maintenance services and a demonstrated ability to be accountable for agreed work methods, standard and outcomes
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of plant and/or various equipment common to cleansing, parks, trees, civil construction and/or trades maintenance
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Appropriate written and oral communication skills 

This role offers a unique chance to work in a beautiful natural setting, contributing to the community's enjoyment of Carss Park Bush Park. If you are passionate about maintaining outdoor spaces, are looking for a rewarding role, and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description essential criteria then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact William Rolfe, Team Leader City Recreation on 0448 122 785 OR wrolfe@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au 

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Sunday 2 February 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.