Groundsperson - Parks

City of Parramatta has an exciting career opportunity to become part of our Parks and Open Space department as a Groundsperson.

As a Groundsperson you will work with our maintenance teams to create the best parks and open spaces in Australia.

Joining our parks team means being a part of a dynamic and rewarding team, where your contributions directly impact our community

**About the role**

As the Groundsperson, you will be responsible for the maintenance of Council’s premier parks and sporting facilities providing high quality landscape maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake inspections of parks and other facilities.
- Mowing and landscape maintenance related to green public space
- Ensure completion of all necessary administrative functions (electronic & paper based).
- Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed to assist other parks teams.

**About You**
We are looking for someone with:

- Current NSW Class C Driver’s License (MR Desirable).
- White Card
- Chemical Application ChemUse AQF3
- Previous experience working in an outdoor operational environment.
- Previous experience working in a landscape/ gardening role.
- Experience in operation of a range of mowers and small plant equipment.
- Great communication skills
- Great attention to detail

**What’s on offer**

This is a Permanent Full-Time position from Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:00pm.
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $63,897 to $70,362 plus 11.5% superannuation.

This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, this could include the Adverse Working Conditions Level Allowance.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

- Free onsite parking & onsite gym
- 9-Day Fortnight
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 RDOs, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- All staff will have the opportunity to access training and support to assist with career development and growth.Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

**Want to know more?**

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

**How to apply**

Applications close **9pm, Thursday 5**th**June 2025**and will not be accepted through any other medium.