Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 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 people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.With $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 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 opportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated, suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our Greenspace Services section on a permanent, fulltime basis.The successful applicant will possess the capability and experience required to undertake the responsibilities of the Team Member Rapid Response role. This position is responsible for attending to maintenance issues arising from unforeseen circumstances or unplanned works within the greenspace network. The role requires a strong commitment to working collaboratively within a team environment, along with the flexibility to accommodate variable working hours.Qualifications and experienceEssential:Class MR Drivers LicenceExtensive experience in maintenance of Open Space areas including sports fields, parks, reserves, gardens.Desirable:RTA approved traffic controller implementation accreditationRelevant qualificationsChainsaw operation certificate of competenceRTA approved traffic controller accreditation.Remuneration and benefitsThe salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council''s Enterprise Agreement.Entry level for this position starts at $1,197.30 per week38-hour working weekRostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnightEmployee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.Our commitment to safetyBlacktown 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 descriptionPosition description: view or download the position description.Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without ''logging out'' of the system.Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.Best of luck.Closing date: Friday 13 February 2026, 11.59 pmContact officer: Amity Wood on 9839 6066Internal ref: BCC379 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Team Member Rapid Response