• Division: CITY SERVICES
• Unit: CITY GREENING & LEISURE
• Salary: AUD 69,315.00 per annum plus Superannuation
• Employment status: Permanent
• Employment arrangement: Full Time
• Location: Inner-City

Option to work under a 19 day month arrangement

At the City of Sydney our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Sustainable Sydney 2030 - developing a green, global and connected city.

The City is seeking a qualified Greenkeeper to join our dedicated team responsible for the care and maintenance of over 400 parks, gardens, sporting field and open spaces across the city.

You will supervise and mentor Council workers and apprentices to deliver best practice horticulture (turf) and landscape services to the community and local stakeholders, and are completed in an effective, efficient and safe manner in line with the City's Safe Work Procedures and other service specifications.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Horticulture Certificate III in Greenkeeping or Tertiary and Graduate qualifications in related discipline
• ability to instruct and supervise Parks Maintenance employees in their duties
• current NSW recognised Drivers Licence
• demonstrated ability to plan and execute horticultural (turf including cricket wickets) work tasks, including chemical application

Do you want to be part of something challenging and rewarding? Are you passionate about serving our community? The City might be the right career move for you.

To apply: Click on 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and respond to the online application questions that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

This role will require a pre-employment medical examination.The City of Sydney is considering mandatory vaccination for all employees. If introduced the successful applicant for this position will require COVID vaccination.

Position description: CLICK HERE to view or download the position description.

For further information contact: Mark Couchman, Parks Operations Manager on 02 8512 4260.

Employee Benefits: CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of working in Council.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

The City will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 9265 9333 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email or phone).