Parks and Gardens Worker

Overview

Join the Greenspace Services team at Blacktown City Council to contribute to maintaining the city's parks, reserves, and open areas. Help ensure these communal spaces remain attractive and accessible as the city expands.

Responsibilities

Perform routine groundskeeping duties such as mowing lawns, edging, planting, pruning, watering garden beds, weed removal, and litter picking. Operate machinery including mowers and whipper snippers securely, perform maintenance on tools and equipment, and meet established timelines and quality standards.

Collaborate with team leaders and crew members to maintain Council-owned facilities and community spaces in a clean, safe, and well-presented manner. Identify potential hazards, adhere to safety regulations, and execute tasks with professionalism and efficiency.

Working Conditions

The role primarily involves physical, outdoor work in parks and recreational spaces, helping create safe and welcoming environments for community sports, leisure, and activities.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment with a major Australian council
• Starting salary of $1,197.30 per week
• 38-hour work week with a rostered day off every two weeks
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave provisions
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Access to Fitness Passport, social clubs, and wellbeing initiatives

Commitment to Safety

Blacktown City Council enforces a strict safety policy, including pre-employment and random alcohol and drug screening. The organisation promotes child safety and supports the well-being and empowerment of children.

Additional Information

Contact Ron Paluch at 0423 782 338 for inquiries. The application deadline is Sunday 26 July 2026, 11:59 pm. Internal reference: BCC405.