Location:Mulgrave NSW

Department:City Services

Employment type:Part-Time

Work Arrangement:On-site

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury CityCouncil.

- 21 hoursper week
- FitnessPassport Option + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury CityCouncil is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together todeliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplacefor all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages andgenders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturallydiverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people withdisabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Parks Officer – LandManagement and based in Mulgrave NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to supervise nursery staff and volunteers, collect seeds and maintain seeddatabase, while carrying out general nursery duties.

About You

You have Tertiary qualifications in Nursery Management or Conservationand Land Management, with experience as a supervisor with a background leading both staff and volunteers. You will have demonstrated experience in propagation, seed bank management and general nursery operations. along with knowledge of relevant environmental Legislations and Acts. you will be a champion for safety, ensuring the team are consistently operating under WHS protected work practices.

- Tertiary qualifications in Nursery Managementor Conservation and Land Management and equivalent industry experience
- SoundKnowledge of native vegetation in the Sydney region
- Demonstratedexperience in propagation and seed bank management to flora bank guidelines
- Experiencein dealing with financial management/grant funding




- Demonstratedknowledge of Pesticide Act and other relevant environmental legislation ieWildlife Act
- Soundknowledge of plant and implements use, maintenance and safety
- Demonstratedexperience in general nursery operations
- Demonstratedexperience with small plant use and maintenance and nursery irrigation systems
- Demonstratedexperience in the supervision of staff and volunteers
- Knowledgeof Nursery Growers Industry Association Australia guidelines
- Experiencein pest and disease management
- Experiencein the use of computers including Microsoft office and other basic officeequipment
- Chemical Application Certificate
- First Aid Certification
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Class C Drivers Licence
- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Successful applicants will be required toundergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
- Training and assessment certificate
- Landscape Certificate
- Conservation and Land Management certificate
- Knowledge of database systems, spreadsheet andinventory management
- Class MR Drivers Licence

The Rewards

There are manybenefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

- Greatworking environment
- Healthand Wellbeing Program
- LongService Leave after 5 years
- Trainingand Development Opportunities
- EmployeeReward and Recognition program
- FitnessPassport Option
- SocialClub - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- EmployeeAssistance Program for employees and their family

Applications close Sunday, 30th August 2026

Applications must be submitted online.

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of yourapplication.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillorsin relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant fromthis process.

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