Horticultural Technician

3 days ago

Lithgow City Council, Australia Lithgow City Council Full time

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Horticultural Technician to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Head Gardener, you will be responsible for repair and maintenance of Council's Parks and Gardens including trees and recreational areas.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

- Perform routine and corrective maintenance of council parks and gardens.
- Carry out chemical application as required.
- Safely operate machinery such as ride‑on mowers, tractors, brushcutters, and chainsaws, ensuring all equipment is maintained in good working order.
- Assist with garden bed establishment and complete garden construction following construction procedures.
- Conduct tree lopping, pruning, and removal as required; treat injuries to bark and wood to promote tree health and safety in public areas.

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please click here for the complete Position Description.

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

- Class C Driver's Licence.
- OH&S General Induction for Construction Certificate (White card).
- Experience in small plant operation including mowers.
- Chainsaw trim and cross cut.
- Chainsaw fell trees.
- Experience in establishment of garden beds.
- Chemical Users Certificate.
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of integrity and honesty.
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety.

In addition, an ideal candidate will have:

- Certificate III in Horticulture.
- Traffic Control Ticket (Stop/Slow).
- Traffic Control Ticket (Yellow).
- Sound knowledge of Council's recreational areas.

Salary and Benefits

Between $1102.31 and $1219.73 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. Additional remuneration may be available for an exceptional candidate.

- Permanent, Full‑time, 38 hours per week.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Work/life balance with a rostered day off every 2 weeks.
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre‑employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

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