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October 23, 2024
Strathfield Municipal Council
Strathfield
FULL TIME & OTHER
Parks Team Member
Division Engineering & Operations
Department Operations
Department Operations
Employment Status Permanent, full-time
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements
Salary Range Grade 5 (ranging between $59,241.00 to $67,831.40 per annum, dependent upon experience) plus 11.5% Superannuation
Council Overview
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements
Salary Range Grade 5 (ranging between $59,241.00 to $67,831.40 per annum, dependent upon experience) plus 11.5% Superannuation
Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.
About the Role
Strathfield Council has a great opportunity for a Parks Team Member to join our Operations department on a permanent, full-time basis.
The purpose of this role is to assist in the maintenance of Council’s parks and open space areas.
For more information about the duties and responsibilities for the role, please refer to the Position Description attached below.
Position Description
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Qualification in the Horticulture (minimum TAFE Certificate III in Horticulture) and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
- Experience in turf care and maintenance and general labouring including mowing, whipper snipping, edging and excavation.
- Possess and maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to undertake the activities of the role.
- Demonstrated commitment to a self-directed work environment and ability to take initiative to ensure gainful and productive work for each working day.
- Ability to work in a team environment in a cooperative and positive manner.
- Basic working knowledge of procedures or practices in one function. General schooling, Year 12 Standard or specialist training in one specific subject or skill e.g. completing a TAFE Certificate Levels 1 & 2
- Current Class MR Driver Licence or willingness to obtain
- Certificate for General Construction Induction (CIC – White Card) NSW
- AQF Level 3 Chemical Certificate (Desirable)
To Apply
Applicants can apply through our online application process:
1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.
Please have the following documentation (preferably in PDF format) ready to upload prior to commencing your application
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as found in the position description
- Up to date CV/Resume
Applications Close at 11:59pm, Wednesday 13 November 2024
Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, or gender identity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and other minority groups.
Job Snapshot
- Employer: Strathfield Municipal Council
- Job Type: Full Time Permanent
- Location: Strathfield, NSW
- Region: Capital City/Metropolitan
- Date Posted: 23/10/2024
- Closing Date: 13/11/2024
- Position #:
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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