Horticulturist

3 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The City of Canterbury Bankstown Full time $71,820 - $108,120 per year

Company description:

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's 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.

Job description:

The Role

A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven individual to join our team as a Horticulturist.

In this role you 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 will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Ensure gardens including annuals, native & non-native, high profile, 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 where necessary take corrective action.
  • Identify, report and where possible rectify landscape deficiencies especially in the area of gardens & 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, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

  • Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Horticulture or a similar relevant field
  • Current Class C Drivers Licence
  • Chemical Users Accreditation Certificate or equivalent
  • Experience in Gardens maintenance.
  • Skills & 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) + AWACA + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's in it for you?

  • Permanent full-time opportunity
  • Scheduled Day Off
  • Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
  • An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Brett Luth (Coordinator Open Space South) at

How to apply:

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

  • Resume; and
  • 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 want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. 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

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.



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