Team Leader Bushcare and Wetlands Maintenance

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 $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 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 opportunity

Are you passionate about protecting our natural environment? Join us and play a key role in restoring local bushland and combating invasive weeds.

We’re seeking an experienced Team Leader Bushcare and Wetlands Maintenance to lead a dedicated team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 12 months of hands‑on bush regeneration experience, strong knowledge of Cumberland Plain Woodland (CPW) ecological communities, and the ability to supervise, motivate, and support volunteers. 

If you’re committed to conservation and ready to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Tertiary or trade qualifications in Bushland Maintenance or related area
• Minimum 12 months experience in Bushland Maintenance or related area
• Experience in the maintenance of wetland areas
• Class MR driver’s licence
• Staff supervision experience
• Extensive experience in maintenance of Open Space bushland areas.

Desirable: 

• Chainsaw operation certificate of competence
• Chemical application accreditation
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• RTA approved Traffic Controller Accreditation
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Computer literate
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to direct and supervise staff
• Availability to work rostered overtime as required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Principals.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,408.84 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee 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 safety

Blacktown 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 description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 30 January 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Carolyn Adamcewicz on 9839 5901

Internal ref:              BCC1081