Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney's larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
Our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role
The Streetscape Team Member plays a hands‐on role in keeping the Inner West's streetscapes clean, attractive and welcoming for the community. Working within the Parks & Streetscapes service unit, the role supports the day‐to‐day maintenance of public spaces including roadsides, verges, laneways and planted areas.
As part of a small, supportive team, you'll carry out a variety of outdoor operational tasks such as mowing, edging, planting, weed management, litter collection and basic turf care, to ensure our public spaces are maintained to Council's service standards. The position also assists with the safe use, care and basic maintenance of tools, machinery and equipment.
This is a practical, community‐focused position suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is committed to creating safe, clean and vibrant public spaces for the people of the Inner West.
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
Please note there are multiple opportunities available.
Remuneration
$61,783.28 - $67,504.32 + 12% Superannuation
Required skills, experience and qualifications
* Demonstrated ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to comprehend maps, street signage & work schedules and complete daily report forms.
* Ability to learn to use field devices (e.g. tablets) for managing daily team work plans.
* Understanding and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times.
* NSW Class C Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence.
* Suitable level of fitness to perform the inherent duties of the position.
Enquiries
Terry Myers, Coordinator Streetscape Services North on 02 9392 5026
Closing Date
Sunday 22 March 2026, 11:30PM
How to Apply
We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
Eligibility for employment / Pre‐employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre‐employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver's Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We're also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
We acknowledge that this land area traditionally belonged to the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation.
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