Be part of a team maintaining Ryde's parks, sports fields and open spacesEnjoy a rostered day off every three weeks, supporting work-life balancePermanent full-time opportunity with training and development pathwaysAbout UsCity of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity.
It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people and is known for its beautiful parks, sporting facilities and open spaces.
Our Parks and Sportsgrounds team plays an important role in maintaining these community assets and ensuring they remain safe, welcoming and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.About the RoleDo you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in maintaining parks, sportsgrounds and community spaces?
We're looking for motivated and reliable Groundskeepers to join our Parks & Sportsgrounds team.
This hands‐on role contributes to the maintenance and presentation of Council's parks, reserves, sporting fields and open spaces.Working as part of a small team, you'll undertake a variety of outdoor maintenance activities while helping deliver quality facilities that are enjoyed by the Ryde community every day.About YouYou are someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in a job well done.
You are reliable, safety‐focused and able to work effectively as part of a team.Whether your experience comes from grounds maintenance, landscaping, labouring, horticulture, sports field maintenance or another outdoor role, you'll bring a solid work ethic, reliability and a willingness to contribute to the team.Why Join Us?




This is an opportunity to build a long‐term career with a progressive local government organisation while working outdoors across some of Ryde's most valued community spaces.What You'll Be DoingMaintaining parks, sportsgrounds and open spacesOperating and caring for grounds maintenance equipmentAssisting with mowing, trimming and general grounds maintenance activitiesUndertaking labouring and maintenance tasks as requiredHelping keep Council's parks and sporting facilities clean, safe and well presentedWorking collaboratively with team members to deliver quality services to the communityIn Addition, You Will HaveExperience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, labouring, horticulture or a similar outdoor role is highly regardedExperience operating grounds maintenance equipmentThe ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor workStrong communication and teamwork skillsA current Class C Driver LicenceExperience maintaining sports fields or recreational facilitiesCertificate III in Greenkeeping, Horticulture or a related disciplineLocal Government experienceBring your practical experience, strong work ethic and passion for outdoor work to help maintain some of Ryde's most important community assets.Your commencing annual salary will range from $61,****** to $70,****** per annum + 12.5% superannuation.
Salary offered will be dependent on skills, knowledge and experience.Commitment to providing opportunities for work-life balanceRostered Day Off approximately every three weeksLong service leave after five years, then accrued monthly18 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employeesThree additional grant days over the Christmas periodAnnual performance reviews and Award increasesFitness Passport membership opportunitiesHealth and wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinationsLearning and development opportunitiesCity of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety
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📌 Groundskeeper (Sydney)
🏢 City Of Ryde
📍 Sydney