Supervisor - Open Spaces

**Permanent, full-time opportunity**:

- **Salary range of $1,886.23 to $2,169.16 per week**:

- **Access to a 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 Supervisor Open Space will be held accountable for the Co-orodination of resources and activities carried out by the Council’s Open Space maintenace teams. This position will ensure Council’s open spaces are maintained to meet communities expectations by implementing a works program utilising industry best practice.

The successful applicant will require:

- Qualified to Certificate III in Horticulture, Greenkeeping or equivalent with relevant experience in parks maintenance and enhancement and or bushcare.
- Demonstrated significant work experience in multiple parks operations functional areas such as parks and gardens maintenance, horticulture, landscape construction, and/or sports turf management.
- Sound knowledge of industry best practice, trends and issues in open space maintenance including maintenance programming, weed, pest & disease control and playground standards.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage & supervise multiple teams (includes apprentices, contractors & volunteers) and contribute to team goals and outcomes
- 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.
- Be able to 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 including the preparation of correspondence, documents and reports
- Computer literacy, particularly in the MS office suite packages and Tech1
- Class C driver’s licence.

Download the position description here for more 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.

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 13 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,886.23 to $2,169.16 per week, plus 10.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
- Leaseback vehicle

**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