Crew Leader Horticulturist Parks and Gardens
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Crew Leader Horticulturist Parks and Gardens
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Central Coast Council
Crew Leader Horticulturist Parks and Gardens
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Crew Leader Horticulturist Parks and Gardens
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Central Coast Council
Do you love working outdoors? Are you looking to maintain and improve the landscapes within the community? We are seeking new Crew Leader Horticulturalist Parks and Gardens to join our team and if this is something you're about then this is your chance to rewrite the future with us!
Manage a team aiming to improve community roadside landscapes and parks and reserves
Work/ Life Balance - 9 day fortnight
2x permanent full time positions
Tool of Trade vehicle
About The Role
The role of Crew Leader Horticulturist Parks and Gardens is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, improvement and construction of Central Coast Council's (CCC's) parks, reserves and roadside landscapes through the application of sound horticultural practices, the effective allocation of staff and resources and the utilisation of best productive methods to provide a cost-effective service to CCC and the Community.
This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
a Certificate III qualification in Horticulture/ Parks and Gardens or related field.
a current General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
a current Class C Drivers Licence
experience in the Horticulture/ Parks and Gardens Maintenance industry in a supervisory role
demonstrated experience with the use of Horticulture/ Parks Maintenance equipment.
extensive experience in general gardening duties
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Other Important Information
The commencing salary for this position is up to $70.7k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $81.9k on completion of assessment of skills and performance + a $19.49 weekly working allowance + 12% superannuation
We have two permanent full-time role available.
This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.
These roles are located at Council's Erina Works Depot.
Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.
Extra Benefits
At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.
Other Extras Include
Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
Free flu vaccination program
Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
Novated leasing partnerships.
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.
Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
Want to know more?
The contact person for this role is Rick Gatt, Section Manager Parks and Reserves. You can contact Rick on.
This position will close for applications at
midnight on Sunday, 14 September 2025.
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Location
Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.
How To Apply
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You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and an Australian Federal Police Check, as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.
You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.
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Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.
If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen.
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