Assistant Gardener

1 week ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

Job No:
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BC2457

  • Location:
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Blacktown, NSW


Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains.

It is a city of ambition and excitement.

With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities.

Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region.

With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000.

There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney's most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.


About the opportunity

  • Permanent, fulltime position
  • Focus on beautification of Blacktown City
  • Working within a team environment.


We are seeking highly motivated and appropriately qualified and skilled person to work within a small team environment to undertake the maintenance and landscape improvement works of Council's streetscape and other landscaped public open space areas.

You will be assisting the Streetscape Maintenance Crews in the servicing and maintaining Council's landscape roadways, verges and other areas.

Undertake the maintenance and tree planting to ensuring a high level of quality landscape finish that is safe and attractive to Council's public open space area.


Qualifications and experience

Essential:

  • Relevant recognised training and experience in basic horticulture
  • Two years relevant work experience in garden maintenance, park and street tree maintenance and planting
  • Current class MR drivers licence
  • Traffic Controller Accreditation
  • Chemical Application Accreditation.

Desirable:

  • Relevant recognised training and experience in Chainsaw operation at Level 1 and
  • WorkCover approved Senior First Aid Certificate.

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 $1,122.68 per week
  • 38hour working week
  • Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
  • Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10.5% 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.


Please note being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement prior to commencement and throughout ongoing employment with Blacktown City Council.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

  • Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
Best of luck.

Closing date:
Friday 17 March 2023, 11.59 pm

Contact officer:
Emily Hubble on
**Internal ref: BCC1836

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