Are you passionate about creating and maintaining vibrant parks, gardens and open spaces? Join our Parks and Natural Areas team and help shape the outdoor environments that our community enjoys every day. As a Horticulturist, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing Council's horticultural assets across the Shire. Working within a dedicated team, you'll deliver high-quality maintenance services that keep our parks, gardens and public spaces safe, attractive and thriving, while championing safety, environmental sustainability and outstanding customer service.
What you'll be doing:
Maintaining parks, gardens, streetscapes and open spaces across the Shire
Undertaking planting, mulching, watering, fertilising and weed control activities
Performing turf maintenance, including mowing, whipper snipping and turf renovations
Operating and maintaining horticultural equipment, machinery and vehicles
Applying horticultural chemicals in accordance with legislative and Council requirements
Conducting site safety assessments and following safe work practices
Identifying and reporting asset defects and maintenance needs
Delivering professional and courteous customer service to residents and stakeholders
Maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
About you:
You're a motivated and reliable horticultural professional who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in your work, and values being part of a high-performing team. You have a passion for creating well-maintained green spaces and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes for the community.
To be successful in the role you will have:
Essential:
Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent qualification
ChemCert (AQF3) or equivalent qualification
NSW White Card
Current Class MR Licence, or willingness to obtain within six months of appointment




Experience in horticultural maintenance or a similar role
Sound knowledge of horticultural practices and chemical application
Solid understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Why join us?
38-hour week with a 9-day fortnight
Work across a diverse range of parks, gardens and natural areas
Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development opportunities
Make a visible impact on the spaces that enhance our community's lifestyle
Opportunity to grow your skills while working in some of the Shire's most valued outdoor environments
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
Package: $72,577 to $76,813 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
Hours of work: Permanent & Temporary Full-Time Opportunities available: 38-hour week with a 9-day fortnight
To benefit your wellbeing, you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to George Crowe, (Sports Turf Manager) for any job specific enquiries. Claire Murphy, Talent Acquisition Business Partner can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
Sutherland Shire Council values the skills and attributes Veterans can bring to our Council. We understand that transitioning to roles outside of Defence can feel challenging. If you're unsure where to begin or would appreciate guidance throughout the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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