Team Member Rapid Response

Overview

Join Blacktown City Council as a Team Member Rapid Response, where your work maintains and enhances community parks, sports fields, reserves, and open spaces. You'll respond to unplanned maintenance tasks that help ensure the safety, accessibility, and upkeep of public facilities across the city.

Key Duties

• Manage reactive maintenance duties such as mowing lawns, garden upkeep in car parks and median strips.
• Assist in setting up community events and prepare sports fields for seasonal play, including line marking, installing/removing goal posts, and managing cricket wicket covers.
• Repair damaged infrastructure and install temporary barricades as needed.
• Operate equipment including mowers, tractors, tip trucks, loaders, and water trucks.
• Work collaboratively in a team to respond to urgent requests, support during staff absences, and manage issues from unforeseen events.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time role within one of Australia's largest councils.
• Starting salary of $1,197.30 per week.
• 38-hour work week on a six-week rotating roster that includes four Saturdays within the cycle.
• Penalty rates applicable for weekend shifts.
• RDO (Rostered Day Off) every fortnight.
• Competitive leave benefits and 12% superannuation.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport and social clubs.

Commitment to Safety

Blacktown City Council prioritizes a safe workplace and has integrated alcohol and other drug testing during pre-employment and as part of random and cause-related testing processes. The council also maintains a child-safe environment promoting the welfare and empowerment of children.

Additional Information

For detailed role requirements and responsibilities, refer to the official position description. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 26 July 2026, at 11:59 pm. Interested candidates may contact Doug Anthony at 0423 024 708 for more information.