Overview
Cumberland City Council is located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 245,000 residents. Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney and is proud of its diverse community where people from many backgrounds and cultures live together.
Merrylands, New South Wales
About The Opportunity
The City Open Spaces team manages the daily presentation and maintenance of Council's open spaces, sportsgrounds, playgrounds, passive and public spaces, golf courses, botanical gardens and native vegetation areas within the Cumberland City Area. The team ensures residents and visitors have access to quality and attractive open spaces to enjoy.
The Tradesperson - Horticulturist will undertake a range of activities that deliver specialist services in the maintenance of Council's Auburn Botanic Gardens, ensuring this open space is in excellent condition, safe and suitable for community use. The role will also ensure customer and community satisfaction with Council's parks and recreational operations.
The Successful Applicant Will Require
* Relevant trade qualifications (e.g., Trade Based Apprenticeship, Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, Horticulture, Turf Management or Landscape Construction)
* Demonstrated experience in park maintenance and parks infrastructure-related issues, current trends, industry best practice, and new developments relating to maintenance services and parks operations
* Ability to plan, coordinate resources and undertake best practice horticultural maintenance and renovation activities, including plant health and turf care, and site maintenance
* Experience operating parks maintenance-related small plant and equipment, including small hand tools and power tools
* Ability to interact positively and courteously with the public and staff
* Sound verbal and written communication skills; ability to complete necessary paperwork clearly
* Ability to work as part of a team and with contractors; good interpersonal skills
* Knowledge and practical application of WH&S principles and Work Health and Safety legislation
* Current ChemCert (Chemical Handling) qualification
* Current General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card)
* Solid computer skills and ability to adapt to new systems and operate devices (including iPads)
* Current Class C driver's licence
About This Role
* 2x Permanent, full-time positions
* 70 hour fortnight
* Access to Council's 9-day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
* Located at Auburn Botanic Gardens, with occasional travel across Council worksites and may be required to work at other Council locations
Salary Information
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
* Grade 7 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,295.25 to $1,586.68 per week, plus 12% superannuation
* The commencing salary will be negotiated based on the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
What You'll Need To Have For This Role
* The right to live and work in Australia
* Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
* Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council's Health Monitoring Procedure
What We Can Offer
* We promote work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including working from home opportunities or up to five days of extra leave for front-facing roles that cannot work from home
* Training and professional development opportunities
* Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and Long Service Leave after five years (where applicable)
* Three additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
* Corporate Health Insurance discounts
* Health and Wellbeing programs, including access to online professional learning, paid leave for annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and blood donation
* Subsidies to assist with wellness and fitness activities
* Free access to Council-owned and managed Aquatic Centres
* Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Us
Council adheres to the principles of a child-safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Applicants must submit their WWCC number if required. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or obtain child-related employment.
Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace with reasonable adjustments. If you have accessibility or support requirements during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.
Enquiries
Bradley Lloyd, Supervisor Open Spaces, can be contacted at or for further information.
Closing date : 11:59pm, Monday 26 January 2026
How To Apply
To submit your application, please complete the questionnaire and attach your resume and any relevant qualifications. Ensure attachments are ready before applying, as submission requires completion of all sections.
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