FairfieldCity Council is expanding its open space areas and is seeking experiencedHorticulturist to join our Parks and Open Space Team in a Permanent Full-Timecapacity.

We arelooking for highly motivated, physically fit individuals with a solid workethic to help maintain and enhance our Parks and Open Space areas. If youthrive in a team environment, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride indelivering high-quality services to the community, this could be the perfectopportunity for you.

ESSENTIAL

- Previousexperience in maintenance of parks and gardens (typically 2 years)
- Experienceoperating and maintaining small horticultural machinery (mower, blower, Chainsaw/polesaw)
- WHS Construction Induction Card (White card)
- Current Class 1A driver’s licence

DESIRABLE

- Chem Cert Certificate (AQF3) NSW and experience with operating weed spraying equipment
- Operation ofwoodchipper
- MR/HR licence

SALARY & EMPLOYMENTCONDITIONS:

- Permanent, full-time position, 76 hours per fortnight
- This position is a Grade D, salary range is $74, 034 p.a. with progression to $77, 784 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, withperformance progression to $86, 720 p.a, plus 12% Superannuation
- A uniform is provided





Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

- Study assistance including up to 10 days Study Leave
- Wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
- Free onsite parking
- Significant leave benefits 10 days Sick/Personal Leave, 5 days MyLeave per year
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

FURTHER CONTACTS:

Enquiries regarding theposition should be directed to Wayne Jackon, Coordinator, Open Space, on 9725 0396.

CLOSING DATE:

Friday 28 August 2026, 4:00pm

Fairfield City Council is asmoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, wesupport reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment duringthe recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right towork in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearanceas part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruitersat this stage.

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