Greenkeeper

About the organisation

The City of Canterbury Bankstown (CBCity) is among the largest local councils in New South Wales and serves a highly diverse community across social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. The council delivers 28 core services, including childcare, waste services, parks upkeep, libraries, community spaces, and aquatic centres, to more than 385,000 residents.

About the role

This position sits within a close team focused on preparing, maintaining, and improving Council parks, sports fields, ovals, and turf wickets so the community has safe, attractive, and high-quality outdoor spaces throughout the year.

Key duties

• Support the Crew Leader Sportsfields with the preparation, upkeep, and renovation of parks, sports fields, turf wickets, ovals, and related areas in line with service agreements, schedules, and work programs.
• Help develop annual improvement, maintenance, and renovation plans, and put them into practice where needed.
• Inspect sports fields and ovals, especially after heavy rainfall, and advise whether areas should remain open or be closed.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, when required.
• Assist the Team Leader Sportsfields and Crew Leader Sportsfields in providing practical skills development and on-the-job training to other staff.
• Carry out risk and hazard checks across all areas managed by the crew and take corrective action when necessary.
• Identify, report, and where possible resolve landscape issues, particularly those affecting sports field preparation and maintenance.
• Review the official position description for the complete list of duties.

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in greenkeeping, horticulture, or a closely related field.
• Current C Class driver’s licence.
• Chemical Users Accreditation Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in preparing and maintaining sports fields.
• The capability, knowledge, and experience needed to meet the position’s responsibilities and competency expectations.

Benefits and conditions

• Salary begins at $74,692 and can reach $80,520, plus 12% superannuation; pay may be negotiable based on skills and experience.
• Attractive remuneration package.
• Roselands location.
• Scheduled Days Off (SDO) to support work-life balance.
• Permanent full-time local government employment conditions, including long service leave after 5 years, annual salary progression, and generous parental leave.
• Opportunity to make a positive contribution to the local community.
• Access to ongoing learning, growth, and development opportunities.
• Employee health and wellbeing programs.

Application process

Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter that responds to the selection criteria in the position description and explains their suitability for the role. Applications close on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. For further details, contact Shane Best, Coordinator Open Space East, at [email protected]. Support with the application process is available through the Talent Management Team at [email protected].

Additional information

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. The organisation encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, and culturally diverse candidates. Successful applicants may need to complete a Criminal History Check, Medical assessment, and/or Working with Children Check, depending on the role. To be eligible, applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid work permit/visa with unrestricted working rights.