Crew Leader Horticulturist Parks and Gardens

4 days ago

Gosford, New South Wales, Australia Central Coast Council Full time $70,700 - $81,900 per year

Do you love working outdoors? Are you looking to maintain and improve the landscapes within the community? We are seeking new Crew Leader Horticulturalist Parks and Gardens to join our team and if this is something you're about then this is your chance to rewrite the future with us

  • Manage a team aiming to improve community roadside landscapes and parks and reserves
  • Work/ Life Balance - 9 day fortnight
  • 2x permanent full time positions
  • Tool of Trade vehicle

About the role

The role of Crew Leader Horticulturist Parks and Gardens is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, improvement and construction of Central Coast Council's (CCC's) parks, reserves and roadside landscapes through the application of sound horticultural practices, the effective allocation of staff and resources and the utilisation of best productive methods to provide a cost-effective service to CCC and the Community.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • a Certificate III qualification in Horticulture/ Parks and Gardens or related field.
  • a current General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
  • a current Class C Drivers Licence
  • experience in the Horticulture/ Parks and Gardens Maintenance industry in a supervisory role
  • demonstrated experience with the use of Horticulture/ Parks Maintenance equipment.
  • extensive experience in general gardening duties

To view our position description which provides more information for you to learn more about this role please click the Apply button.

Other important information

  • The commencing salary for this position is up to $70.7k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $81.9k on completion of assessment of skills and performance + a $19.49 weekly working allowance + 12% superannuation
  • We have two permanent full-time role available.
  • This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.
  • These roles are located at Council's Erina Works Depot.

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

  • Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
  • Free flu vaccination program
  • Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
  • Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
  • We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
  • Novated leasing partnerships.

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Rick Gatt, Section Manager Parks and Reserves.You can contact Rick on

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 14 September 2025.

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