Horticulturalist

Weekly Hours: 38 (4 day week or other flexible work arrangements available)

Weekly Salary: $1, $1,336.12

(plus allowances and superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 500 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

Sitting within the City Presentation team and reporting to the Horticulture Team Leader, this position is to assist with the development and maintenance of horticulture assets including the Orange Botanic Gardens. The Orange community takes great pride in the City's green infrastructure; 'Our Colour City' theme and therefore Council aims to maintain these assets in the best possible condition and presentation for the public.

Job/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain plant collections, gardens and trees to a high standard.
• Operate small plant according to standard work practices in liaison with the Team Leader/Supervisor
• Assist in the implementation of new landscape works within the Horticulture Services Unit and with the refurbishment of existing garden
• Irrigation installation and maintenance
• Assist with Database entry

What can we offer?

• Flexible working arrangements including rostered days off and variable hours.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives

So what do you need?

Demonstrated experience in a similar role working in the maintenance of public open spaces including plant collections, turf care and a variety of landscape styles

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent
• Knowledge of plant identification and classification of native & exotic species
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• ChemCert AQF3 Chemical Accreditation or similar
• A genuine passion for horticulture and a curiosity of plants

If you are interested, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Horticulture Services Supervisor, Lyn Gough on

Applications close Monday 6 October 2025

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.