2025 Apprenticeship - Greenkeeper x 2

at  Cumberland Council

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.
Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

• 2 x term contract, full-time positions for a period of up to four (4) years
• 35 hours per week, working across a spread of hours ranging from 5:30am to 3:00pm
• Access to Council’s 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Located at Council’s Auburn and Guildford Depots, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• This position is placed in Cumberland’s Trainee Salary Structure with a salary range of $639.97 to $882.66 per week, dependent upon schooling completed, plus 11.5% superannuation

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
• Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.
  Enquiries: Telephone Brad Horn, Manager Open Spaces on 8757 9565 or human.resources@cumberland.nsw.gov.au for further information.