Summer Casuals Parks and Streetscape

About this role

Join Our Parks & Streetscape Team This Summer Do you enjoy working outdoors, being active and making a visible difference in your local community? Inner West Council is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Summer Casual Parks and Streetscape Workers to join our Parks & Streetscape team for the upcoming summer season. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in local government, learn new skills and contribute to maintaining the beautiful parks, verges, streetscapes and public spaces that our community enjoys every day. If you have a great attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn, we'll provide on-the-job training and support to help you succeed. Successful applicants must be available to commence from 14 September 2026. About the role Working as part of Council's Streetscape Operations team, you will assist with the maintenance and presentation of streetscapes and public open spaces across the Inner West. Your responsibilities may include: • Verge and streetscape mowing • Whipper snipping and edging • Turf maintenance • Weed management • Litter collection and maintaining clean public spaces • Operating and maintaining tools, equipment and machinery safely • Responding to community requests and contributing to a positive customer experience • Supporting other Parks & Streetscape teams as required You'll work as part of a supportive team that takes pride in delivering high quality outcomes for the community. Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. About You We're looking for people who: • Enjoy working outdoors in varying weather conditions • Are physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual work • Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn • Can work effectively as part of a team • Are reliable, punctual and safety focused • Have good communication skills and can follow work schedules and directions • Take pride in maintaining public spaces for the community Remuneration $44.13 per hour (inclusive of Casual Loading) + 12% Superannuation Some of the 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 or willingness to obtain • Suitable level of fitness to perform the inherent duties of the position. Join our Team this Summer! If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active and contribution to the local community, we'd love to hear from you. Applications close:Sunday 09 August 2026, 11:30pm You must be available through September 2026 to April 2027. Interviews to be facilitated 17 to 22 August 2026. Enquiries Paul Casey, A/ Parks & Streetscape Operations Manager on 02 8595 2414 To subscribe to our weekly job alert emails please click here 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. 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. For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website. 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. Reasonable Adjustment Assistance IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments