Horticultural Technician

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, brush cutters, 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

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria

• Class C Drivers 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

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $ and $ 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)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 4pm AEST.

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.

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit