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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 $80,351 (Grade E, Step 1) + AWACA + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience

 

Four-Day Work Week Pilot

This position is part of Council’s Four-Day Work Week Pilot, offering the opportunity to work a 36-hour week over four days with no reduction in salary.

Working hours will be scheduled between 6:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Sunday, subject to operational requirements. The pilot temporarily replaces the standard 38-hour, five-day work week and SDO arrangement for the duration of the pilot.

Participation is subject to Council’s pilot terms and conditions and ongoing review, and the pilot may be amended or discontinued at Council’s discretion.

 

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• 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 Patrick Baldry (Team Leader parks and Gardens) on 0437 772 493

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, 23 August 2026

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 [email protected]

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.