Gardener X 4

1 week ago

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

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
  • Fastpaced role with the maintenance of Council's formal garden and landscape areas
  • Focus on beautification of Council's premier open space areas
  • Involvement in the continuing improvement of the horticultural amenity of our public open space
  • Assist with the development and training of Apprentices.


Council is seeking a highly motivated and appropriately qualified and skilled person to work in a small team environment to undertake the maintenance and landscape improvement works of Council's public open space areas.

You will be assisting the Maintenance crews in the servicing and maintenance our premier passive open space area to ensure a high-level, quality horticultural service is performed and the landscape finish remains safe, attractive and inviting to use to our park visitors.


Qualifications and experience

Essential:

  • Certificate III Horticulture or equivalent, or satisfactory completion of an indentured Apprenticeship as a Gardener
  • Extensive experience in maintenance of gardens and landscaped areas including annuals, exotic, native, high profile gardens, etc
  • Chemical Application Accreditation
  • Current C class driver's licence.

Desirable:

  • Current MR driver's licence
  • Traffic Controller Implementation Accreditation
  • 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 $1,265.47 per week
  • 38hour working week
  • Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
  • Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% 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
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  • Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Closing date:
Friday 18 August 2023, 11.59 pm

Contact officer:
Emily Hubble on

Internal ref:
BCC1595; BCC1666; BCC1660; BCC1859;

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