We offer real work life balance and benefits that count. Depending on your role, you may have access to a 4 day compressed week or 9 day fortnight, generous leave provisions including Wellness Leave and up to 3 days of end of year shutdown leave, and discounts through Fitness Passport, Solstice Energy, MyState Bank, Launceston Aquatic Centre and the QVMAG Gift Shop. You'll also get access to Flare Benefits, with retail discounts and novated leasing options, plus a free EAP, discounted health insurance through St Luke's Health and BUPA, and more.

Keep Launceston's parks and gardens thriving

You'll spend your days outdoors, caring for the parks, gardens and green spaces that make Launnie feel like home. From mowing and pruning to planting, weed control and irrigation, you'll bring hands-on skill and horticultural know-how to every job, helping keep our green spaces safe, tidy and thriving for the whole community to enjoy.

You'll work as part of a close-knit team that takes pride in getting the job done well, looks out for each other, and is always open to a better way of doing things.

If you enjoy variety, hands-on outdoor work and seeing the results of your day right in front of you, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

- Carry out horticultural maintenance, including mowing, pruning, planting, and weed identification and removal

- Install, operate and maintain irrigation systems to keep our green spaces healthy

- Take part in Council's tree planting program, growing Launceston's tree canopy

- Safely operate and maintain Council vehicles, plant and equipment





- Set up traffic management and take part in the after-hours on-call roster, supporting the community during emergencies and severe weather events

About You

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

- A collaborative team player who keeps the community front of mind in the way you work

- A proactive approach, happy to suggest better ways of doing things

- Confidence identifying plants, weeds and pests to support effective landscape maintenance

- A safety-first mindset, taking responsibility for your own and your team's health and wellbeing

- Certificate III in Horticulture (or equivalent), or the ability to obtain one within an agreed timeframe

- A current Medium Rigid (MR) driver's licence, or the ability to obtain one

- Current ChemCert accreditation, a General Construction Induction (White Card), TM1 Traffic Management accreditation and First Aid accreditation, or the ability to obtain these

About the City of Launceston

The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty,



and will thrive as Northern Tasmania’s economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we’re building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.

At the City of Launceston, diversity isn’t just something we celebrate — it’s key to our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the prospect to succeed and contribute to something bigger — our community.

City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please visit the careers page of our website at Careers - City of Launceston and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information specific to this role, please contact Kate Schindler Team Leader Greenspace & Precinct Services on 04•• ••• 584, or [email protected]

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement (maximum two pages) addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack.

You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

Applications Closing Wednesday, 2 September 2026

📌 Horticulturalist (Launceston)
🏢 City Of Launceston
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