Team Leader - Parks and Gardens

THE POSITION:

Fairfield City Council’s infrastructure services is looking for a hardworking, safety focused individual to lead a small team of mowers and tractors, weed spraying plant and equipment for the Parks & Gardens Branch.

You would be part of the team who are responsible for the maintenance of Council’s parks, gardens and reserves. This role will require you to supervise, direct and lead a small team of staff to facilitate the maintenance of the City’s Parks and Open Spaces. You will operate plant on a daily basis with high levels of safety, quality and customer focus. We are looking for highly motivated, safety focussed employees who enjoy being part of a team whose goal is to provide the best possible service to the rate payers of Fairfield City Council.

ESSENTIAL:

• Current Class 1A driver’s licence
• Experience with operating minor plant and equipment in a Horticulture environment
• Supervisory skills to lead and direct a team
• Communication and interpersonal skills to motivate staff and resolve conflict

DESIRABLE: 

• Traffic Control ticket
• Certificate III in Horticulture, Local Government or Green Keeping or relevant industry experience
• Chem Cert Certificate NSW

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Permanent, full-time position, 76 hours per fortnight
• This position is a Grade D, salary range is $74, 034 p.a. with progression to $77, 784 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $86, 720 p.a, plus 12% Superannuation
• A uniform is provided

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Study assistance including up to 10 days Study Leave
• Wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Significant leave benefits 10 days Sick/Personal Leave, 5 days MyLeave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

FURTHER CONTACTS:

Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Wayne Jackon, Coordinator, Open Space, on 9725 0396.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 28 August 2026, 4:00pm

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. Applications should be addressed to the contact person listed above and received by the closing date.

To apply online, visit Council’s Website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au and select the Quick Link for 'Career Opportunities'.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

PO BOX 21 FAIRFIELD NSW 1860

BRADLEY CUTTS GENERAL MANAGER