Parks Operations/City Greening & Leisure/City Services
$85,615 per annum plus superannuation
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
The City of Sydney is seeking a qualified Greenkeeper to join our dedicated team responsible for the care and maintenance of over 400 parks, gardens, sporting fields and 97 hectares of open spaces.
You’ll be responsible for maintenance, preparation and construction of turf playing surfaces, surrounds and landscaped areas. You’ll also supervise and mentor crew members and apprentices to deliver best practice green keeping and horticulture, and complete work in an effective, efficient and safe manner, in line with our Safe Work Procedures and other service specifications.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Horticulture Certificate III in Greenkeeping or Tertiary and Graduate qualifications in related discipline
- current NSW recognised Drivers Licence and be willing to obtain an MR Class (min) licence
- ability to plan and execute horticultural (including turf cricket wickets) work tasks, including chemical application
- demonstrated communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with staff, peers and the general public.
This role has the option of a team based flexible working arrangement, known as a 9-day fornight.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and medical assessment.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 29 July 2026.
For more information, contact Ben Hansen, Acting Parks Operations Coordinator on 02 9265 9333.
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options
- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
- We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at [email protected] or 02 9265 9333.
