Crew Member - Multiple roles

Overview

The City of Sydney is hiring motivated Crew Members to join its Parks Operations team within City Greening & Leisure / City Services in the inner-city area. This is a permanent full-time role paying $75,609 per year plus superannuation.

The team looks after more than 400 parks, gardens, sporting fields, park assets, and 97 hectares of open space. In this role, you will help keep these spaces maintained to a high standard using minor plant, equipment, and hand tools.

The organisation is driven by care for the community, inclusion, and a long-term vision for a sustainable Sydney. It values collaborative work, open-minded problem-solving, and a commitment to creating positive outcomes for residents and visitors.

Role details

This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and is full-time/permanent. A team-based flexible arrangement may be available, including a 9-day fortnight.

What you will do

• Support the upkeep of parks and open spaces through practical maintenance work.
• Use hand tools and minor plant/equipment to help produce clean, well-kept green spaces.
• Carry out labouring duties as required.
• Use technology such as iPads or similar devices to review work schedules and record completed tasks.
• Drive fleet vehicles when needed for operational duties.

What the employer is looking for

• Comfort with physical labour and outdoor work.
• Ability to use digital devices for work scheduling and task logging.
• A current Class C driver’s licence.
• Willingness to obtain an MR class licence within the first 6 months of employment.
• Capability to drive fleet vehicles.

Selection and employment conditions

The successful candidate must complete a pre-employment health declaration and medical assessment.

Applications need to be submitted online by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.

For further details, contact Ben Hansen, Acting Parks Operations Coordinator, on 02 9265 9333.

Benefits and workplace culture

You will join a welcoming and supportive team focused on serving the community.

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health, wellbeing, cultural or religious observances, or other significant events.
• A collaborative approach to flexible working.
• City centre head office with convenient access to public transport.
• Leadership and management development opportunities.
• Fee reimbursement for approved further education, plus study and exam leave.
• Access to external courses and conferences.
• Long service and employee recognition awards.
• Free, confidential counselling through an employee assistance program.
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Paid and unpaid leave for adoption and long-term fostering.
• Superannuation payments for up to 52 weeks of parental leave.
• Part-time and job-sharing options.
• A supportive return-to-work environment.
• Recognition as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia.
• Employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network.
• Family-inclusive workplace recognition.
• Support for veteran employment.

Equality and application support

Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans, and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

The organisation is a disability confident recruiter. Applicants who need support with the application or recruitment process can contact [email protected] or 02 9265 9333.