Team Member

**Permanent full-time opportunity**:

- **Salary range $984.61 to $1,132.30 per week plus superannuation**:

- **Access to 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement**

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA 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.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council 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 Team Member will undertake a range of activities that combined deliver the overall maintenance of Council’s Open Spaces and ensure that these Open Spaces remain in excellent condition, and are safe and suitable for use by the community. Your responsibilities include operating small plant and equipment at Council's parks and reservices, gardens, sportsgrounds, playgrounds and Council building and facilities. This role will also assist in ensuring customer and community satisfaction with Council's Open Space operations are met.

To be considered for this position you will have:

- Relevant experience and demonstrated understanding of park maintenance and industry best-practice
- Demonstrated experience operating parks maintenance related small plant and equipment
- Demonstrated competency in the use of front deck or mid mount mowers
- Demonstrated ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public and other workers.
- Good verbal and written communication skills - ability to write clearly and neatly when completing necessary paperwork
- Ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills
- Hold a current ‘ChemCert’ (Chemical Handling) qualification
- Basic Computer Skills
- Possess a current Class C Drivers Licence
- Hold a current General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (white card)

Cumberland City Council adheres to the guidelines and advice outlined by NSW Health in relation to COVID-19 related legislation, and will be collecting and screening vaccination information for future employees as required.

Download the position description here for further information.

**Position information**: This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement. The working hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm.

This role is predominantly located at Council's Auburn and Guildford Depots, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and 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 4 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $984.61 to $1,132.30 per week, plus 10% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- 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 (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) 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 swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighte