Gardener

Description:

Gardener
Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
Full Time – 38 hours per week
Base Salary Range from $63k per annum
Fortnightly Rostered Day Off + Fitness Passport
Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
The Role
Reporting to the Coordinator Open Space Operations, the purpose of this position is to undertake activities that will assist in the maintenance of Council’s Open Space including horticultural and arboriculture works to passive parks, streetscapes, recreation facilities, bushland and riparian areas and ensure that these open spaces are in excellent condition, maintained to be safe and suitable for use by the community.
About You
You will have sound knowledge of horticulture and arboriculture as well as demonstrated experience in parks maintenance and enhancement. You will demonstrate an ability to effectively interact with the public as well as other workers in a positive and courteous manner, whilst being an ambassador for Hawkesbury Council.
Essential Criteria
Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent with relevant experience in parks maintenance and enhancement, arboriculture
Chemical Application certificate
Ability to undertake manual handling and the physical requirements of the role
Sound knowledge of plant and implement use, maintenance and safety
Sound understanding of lawn maintenance and improvements
Understanding of the Pesticide Act
Class C Drivers Licence
WHS General Construction Work in NSW
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
The Rewards
There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
Great working environment
Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work arrangements
Tertiary Education Assistance
Health and Wellbeing Program
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Training and Development Opportunities
Employee Reward and Recognition program
Fitness Passport or Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
To Apply
For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Applications close Sunday, 18 May 2025
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.
Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.