Sunday, October 26, 2025
Careers at Council

Parks and Gardens Labourer

Posted: 3 days ago

Job Description

Five Dock, New South WalesDescriptionPermanent ongoing position based at our Five Dock Depot Location38 hours per week + Participation in 9-day fortnight schemeCompetitive salary per annum + Allowance + SuperThe 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.Council is seeking a hardworking and motivated Parks and Gardens Labourer to join our operation team within the Open Space department.About The RoleNot limited to the below, an average day may see you:Mowing and maintaining community lawns & passive open space parksClearing litter and debrisPerforming general maintenance tasks and manual excavation as directedOperating and maintaining equipment and tools such as lawn mowers (push and ride-on) edgers, whipper-snippers and other small plan machinery About The PersonWe seek individuals who have:Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labourAbility to work independently and as part of a teamGood communication skillsA current Driver’s Licence (MR Licence preferred)WorkCover accredited Construction Induction Card (White Card)Previous experience in a similar position and a Chemical Users Certificate will be highly regarded.What’s On OfferWe are offering a remuneration between $60,189 - $69,218 per annum + Allowance + Super.We Also Offer Excellent Employee Benefits Which IncludeRostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)18 weeks paid parental leaveLeave benefits (9-day fortnight, 3 weeks sick leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)Click here to view Position Description.Closing Date: 5 November 2025For further information on this position please contact Adam Powell, Coordinator Parks & Water Operations 02 9911 6382. If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238 or email grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.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 Opportunity 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”.Apply for this roleVisit siteShare

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