Horticulturist

Join to apply for the Horticulturist role at CBCity (City of Canterbury Bankstown).

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

Panania, New South Wales

A rewarding opportunity to join our team as a Horticulturist. You will work as part of a team that focuses on the maintenance and improvement of Council's Parks, Gardens, and other landscaped areas with a focus on Sylvan Grove Native Gardens. This opportunity is offered on a permanent full-time basis.

• Ensure gardens including annuals, native and non-native species, high-profile areas, traffic facilities and other landscaped areas are maintained in accordance with service requirements, service agreements, rosters and programs.
• Provide recommendations for mulching, watering, maintenance, embellishment and improvement and implement as required.
• Provide on-the-job skills development and training to staff.
• Undertake risk and hazard assessments of all areas under the crew\'s control and take corrective action where necessary.
• Identify, report and rectify landscape deficiencies especially in the area of gardens and landscape area maintenance.
• Provide assistance and advice to Council, management, staff, customers and the community when necessary.
• Ensure all works under the position holder\'s control are completed within timeframes.
• Finalise completion of works requests as allocated.
• For a full list of duties, review the position description.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Horticulture or a similar field
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Chemical Users Accreditation Certificate or equivalent
• Experience in gardens maintenance
• Skills and experience necessary to fulfil the role, responsibilities, duties and competency requirements of the position

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $71,820 (Grade D, Step 1) + AWA CA + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Scheduled Day Off
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community
• Investment in professional growth with continuous learning and development opportunities
• Access to employee Health and Wellbeing Programs

For more information, please contact Brett Luth (Coordinator Open Space South) at brett.luth@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the 'Apply' button below and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 14 September 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position. Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.