Tradesperson Open Space Maintenance
- Salary $70,158.40 to $81,383.12 p/a + super
- 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
- Opportunity to work outdoors in a beautiful natural setting
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.
About the role
Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Tradesperson to join our Parks Maintenance team.
This role is central to keeping Ku-ring-gai’s parks, reserves and public open spaces safe, attractive and welcoming for the community.
Reporting to the Team Leader Open Space Maintenance, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Carry out trade-based maintenance works across parks, reserves, playgrounds and sporting facilities
- Small tree pruning and removal
- Planting, fertilising and weed control
- Turf maintenance including mowing, laying and edging
- Rubbish removal and litter pick up including storm damage clean up
- Operate and maintain plant, tools and equipment safely
- Ensure all works comply with WHS requirements, environmental standards and Council policies
- Provide a high level of customer service to the community and internal staff
Qualifications, skills & experience:
- Trade qualifications in Horticulture/Turf or relevant industry experience
- Experience in Horticultural maintenance
- Current NSW Class C Driver Licence or MR Licence
- Construction Induction (White Card)
- Traffic control certificates, Chainsaw accreditation and Chemcert certificate
- Ability to safely operate small plant and equipment
- Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
Benefits
- 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
- Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
- Supportive team environment
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our websiteclick here.
For more information, please refer to thePosition Description.
Attach your resume and address the three compulsory questions outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Recommendation:prepare your answers to the compulsory questions on a word document first.
Like to know more?Contact Chris Jones - 9424 0692
Closes:11:30pm, Thursday 12 February 2026
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
