Team Leader Parks Maintenance

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader Parks Maintenance to lead and support a team of operational staff in delivering the maintenance of Council parks and open spaces.

You will play a key role in fostering a safe, productive, and customer-focused team while helping to maintain high-quality public spaces for the community.

About the role

This position is responsible for the following:

• Oversee the preparation and upkeep of parks to meet required standards.
• Coordinate daily team operations and work routines to optimise time and resource use.
• Develop work programs, including rosters and resource allocation, ensuring projects stay within budget, meet deadlines, and comply with relevant standards.
• Identify and report turf issues, recommending improvements as needed.
• Manage roadside vegetation to maintain visibility and safety.
• Ensure traffic control plans are in place and implemented for all worksites.
• Monitor project delivery to ensure alignment with designs and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Plan and enforce safety measures across all worksites
• Lead by example, promoting high standards, a strong work ethic, and proactive performance management
• Foster a positive, motivated team culture through strong collaboration and communication.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to workplace reform, service efficiency, and operational goals.

What’s on offer

We are offering a remuneration between $72,492 to $83,366 annual salary + super+ allowances.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks) and much, much more!

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Adam Powell, Coordinator Parks and Water Operations on 02 •••• •382 or email Adam.Powell@canadabay.nsw.gov.au

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online by completing the form. Applications close at 11:30pm, Friday 28 August 2026.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 •••• •238  or email  grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au    to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

 Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.