City of Ryde Council

Labourer (Precinct Mowing Team)

• Keep Ryde's passive parks and streetscapes neat and tidy
• Enjoy an RDO every 3 weeks
• Career opportunities

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our Council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We are a recognised Employer of Choice (Australian Business Awards 2022) and offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

The City of Ryde is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and safety conscious Labourer to join our Precinct Mowing Team. Your day-to-day work will include operating ride-on mowers, using whipper-snippers and undertaking a variety of cleaning activities associated with the maintenance of local parks and amenities. This is an interesting, busy role in a small team and will provide you with opportunities to build a long-term future at the City of Ryde.

Your commencing salary range from $56,283.08 to $66,516.37 p.a. + superannuation. Your salary is dependent on relevant skills and experience.

About You

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a horticultural and grounds maintenance environment
• High levels of competency in the use of horticultural and grounds maintenance related plant and equipment
• WHS General Induction Certificate (White Card)
• Adequate numeracy and literacy skills in order to fulfil the record keeping responsibilities of the role
• Self motivated with the ability to work effectively and with limited direct supervision 
• Current NSW Driver's Licence

Culture & Benefits

• Enjoy Council's rostered day off (RDO) scheme
• Uniform and relevant PPE provided
• Council provided ticket renewals and paid training as required for the position
• Health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, fitness passport, etc.)
• Career development opportunities
• Annual Award increases and performance reviews

How to Apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Closing Date:  Sunday 9 February 2025 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Jonathan Harris on (02) 9952 8160 between 7:30am and 3:00pm Monday to Friday.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety