Overview
Woollahra has opportunities for dedicated and experienced Horticulturists to join Woollahra Council on a permanent full-time basis.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out scheduled works for Horticultural maintenance in high profile parks and gardens. Main duties include weeding and mowing, playground inspections, whipper work and cleaning (litter pick up), and general improvement works in parks, gardens, sports fields and streetscapes.
- Forward planning for yearly maintenance tasks and ordering of plants.
- Identify and report hazards and follow up and action customer requests.
About You
We are looking for qualified Horticulturists with a great work ethic, a positive can-do attitude and a passion for working outdoors. Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a small team will contribute to success in this role.
Qualifications
- Essential Criteria: Certificate III in Horticulture, or completion towards or equivalent; extensive experience in a similar role with high profile scheduled maintenance sites; demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety in the workplace and the practical application of protected working procedures; demonstrated ability to contribute and work as part of a team and coordinate team members as required.
Desirable Criteria
- Traffic Control Qualifications – Blue and Yellow Card
- Demonstrated ability to develop maintenance and improvement programs
- Construction Induction Card
- Chemical Application (Level 3) qualifications
What’s in it for you?
We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.
- Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
- Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
- Generous personal leave provisions (e.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
- High quality training and development opportunities
How To Apply
- Apply online by clicking the 'APPLY' button
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, upload it as a cover letter and refer to it in the online questionnaire
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only
- For information on applying for Council jobs, refer to the provided link
- For further information about the role, contact Nola Urquhart, Assets and Park Maintenance Coordinator on during business hours
- Hard copy applications may be sent addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360
Closing Date: 11:59PM on Tuesday 30 August 2025
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, advise us at time of application.
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