Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Crew Leader Gardens

Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents
 

The Role
A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven individual to join our Parks Unit as a Crew Leader.
In this role you work as part of a team that focusses on maintaining and improving Council's Parks, Gardens, and landscaped areas.

This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis. 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Ensure gardens including annuals, native & non-native, high profile, traffic facilities and other landscaped areas are maintained.
• Provide recommendations for the mulching, watering, maintenance, embellishment and improvement and implement a.
• Undertake risk and hazard assessments of areas under their control and where necessary take corrective action.
• Ensure all works are completed within timeframes.
• Ensure all jobs comply with relevant acts and standards.
• Operate plant & equipment including hedgers, brush cutters, mowers and other related plant as required.
• Collect litter and clean park amenities as required.
• Report equipment faults and failures.
• Assist the Team Leader to provide on the job skills development and training to staff.
• Provide assistance and advice to Council, management, staff, customers and the community when necessary.

* For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Horticulture, Landscaping or a similar relevant field
• Chemical Users Accreditation Certificate or equivalent Chainsaw Certificate Level 1 (Basic) or equivalent
• RMS Traffic Control Certificate ‘Traffic Controller’, or equivalent
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Experience in Gardens & landscape maintenance.
• Experience in leading a small team of staff at an operational level.
• Skills & experience necessary to fulfil the role, responsibilities, duties and competency requirements of the position.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $75,011 (Grade E, Step 1) + AWACA + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience
 

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Scheduled Day Off (9 day Fortnight)
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Nathan Watson (Coordinator Open Space North) on 02 9789 9348

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 11 May 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.