Grounds Person Landscape Gardener BISP

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and  passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are excited to have opened our new Blacktown Exercise Sport and Technology Hub (BEST). This transformational project includes a state-of-the-art centre for health, education, and sport, as well as The Lodge hotel and a brand new Physical Literacy space for the community.BEST complements the existing facilities within the sports park which house sports such as AFL, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Soccer and Athletics. Located along the Westlink M7, Blacktown International Sports Park (BISP) is the premier elite training and playing facility in Western Sydney. 

First opened in 2000 for the Sydney Olympic Games, the facility has continued to grow and now incorporates a variety of sporting facilities a, recreational and community spaces across 54 hectares. Council are looking to reflect the quality of the playing fields which are of an international standard in the surrounding landscape and achieve a level of provision that is complimentary of that within the surrounding greater Sydney parklands.

We are currently looking to appoint a Landscape Gardener who will maintain and deliver year-round maintenance, preparation and renovation of all landscaped areas at Blacktown International Sports Park, Blacktown Football Park and Joe McAleer Reserve.

An ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail and an ability to work pro-actively within a small team to provide facilities of the highest quality for all stakeholders. This role will provide an opportunity for candidates to work with our Grounds and Venue Experience teams to support the daily operations at BISP. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the Sports Park and facilitate a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors at the precinct.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens
• Solid experience in maintenance of gardens and landscaped areas including annuals, exotic, native, high profile gardens, etc.
• Chemical Application Accreditation AQF3 or equivalent
• Current C class driver’s licence
• Experience in a busy park and/or venue maintenance
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience in providing high quality customer service
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Availability to work flexible hours.

Desirable:

• Current  MR driver’s licence
• Traffic Controller Implementation Accreditation
• First Aid Certificate.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,316.09 per week 
• 38-hour working week 
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to your nominated Superannuation fund, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process: 

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Friday 3 January 2025, 11.59 pm   

Contact officer:       Heath Taylor on 0407 795 336

Internal ref:              BCC1897