City of Canada Bay Council – Five Dock NSW

- Help maintain and enhance our parks, gardens, and other public open spaces.
- $62,597 - $71,986 per annum plus super and allowances

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Parks and Gardens Team Member To undertake general parks and garden maintenance duties, including operating small plant and hand tools, and working effectively as part of a team.

About the role

In this role, you will undertake a range of horticultural and maintenance activities to ensure our public spaces are safe, attractive, and well maintained. Your responsibilities will include:

- Assist with garden construction and maintenance, including planting, pruning, mulching, watering, fertilising and litter collection.
- Undertake turf maintenance, renovation, mowing and roadside vegetation control as directed.
- Carry out manual and herbicide-based weed control in parks, reserves and roadsides.
- Operate and maintain small plant, gardening equipment and hand tools.
- Perform manual tasks using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Erect temporary barricades as required.
- Conduct pre-start checks, routine maintenance of plant and equipment, and facility inspections as directed.

About the person

We are looking for someone who:

- Holds a current Driver’s Licence and is willing and able to operate a range of plant and equipment.




- Holds a current WorkCover-accredited Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- Has the ability to undertake manual labour and a willingness to work outdoors performing parks and gardens maintenance.
- Can work independently and as part of a team, follow instructions, and complete tasks within required timeframes.
- With willingness to work across different Council areas and undertake a variety of duties as directed by supervisors.

What’s on offer

We are offering a remuneration between $62,597 - $71,986 per annum plus super and allowances

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

- A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
- Significant leave benefits (Sick/MyLeave, Annual Leave, access to Long Service leave after 5 years, etc)
- Continuous training, support, and leadership development
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
- And much, much more!

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Chance Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.

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📌 Parks and Gardens Labourer (Sydney)
🏢 City of Canada Bay Council
📍 Sydney