Team Member

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 245,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Reactive team focuses on managing the daily presentation of the public domain within the Cumberland City Area, ensuring that it is maintained and presented so that residents and visitors are proud of the area and it meets their expectations.

The Team Member – Reactive Crew will be responsible for responding to high‑priority requests in delivering maintenance duties including Town Centre cleansing, parks, streetscape and verge maintenance, minor road and footpath repairs. This position will ensure Council’s Local Government area is maintained to a level that meets the community’s expectations through a quick response program utilising the industry best practice.

The successful applicant will require:

- A minimum of 2 years experience in general maintenance duties

- Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with peers, customers and community organisations and an ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills.

- Demonstrate a strong customer focus with sound customer service skills and the ability to embrace a system of change and continual improvement.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively complete relevant administration tasks associated with the position.

- Be able to operate multiple electronic devices which will assist in the delivery of projects

- Current class C driver’s licence

- Current Traffic Control and Traffic Management Implementer card (Traffic Control Combo course)

- General Construction Induction Card (white card)

What you’ll need to have for this role:

- The right to live and work in Australia

- Be able to provide information for pre‑employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre‑employment medical examination as required

- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required

- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID‑19 Vaccination Procedure.

All positions are 4x permanent, full‑time. Hours are 70 per fortnight. The hours of work will be based on two shift patterns of morning and night shift from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm and 9:00 pm to 5:30 am (one week of night shift per month). Access to Council’s 9‑day fortnight Rostered Day Off arrangement.

Location: Council’s Auburn and Guildford Deports, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award. Grade 5 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,155.35 to $1,415.31 per week, plus 12% superannuation.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

- We promote work‑life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five days’ leave for front‑facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements.

- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career.

- Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five years (where applicable).

- Three additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable).

- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID‑19 vaccinations and to donate blood.

- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities.

- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres.

- Access to Council’s Fitness Passport Programme and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child‑safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child‑related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire. You will be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.

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