Overview
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We are seeking 2 highly motivated, appropriately qualified and skilled Gardeners to work in a small team environment on a permanent, full-time basis, to undertake the maintenance and landscape improvement works of our public greenspace areas.
About The Opportunity
Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, agile and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney, delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities.
Our Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people and welcomes 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.
Responsibilities
You will be assisting the crew in the servicing and maintenance of our premier passive greenspace area, to ensure a high-level, quality horticultural service is performed and the landscape finish remains safe, attractive and inviting to use by park visitors.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate III Horticulture or equivalent, or satisfactory completion of an indentured Apprenticeship as a Gardener
- Extensive experience in maintenance of gardens and landscaped areas including annuals, exotic, native, high profile gardens, etc
- Chemical Application Accreditation
- Current C class driver’s licence
Desirable
- Current MR driver’s licence
- Traffic Controller Implementation Accreditation
- First Aid Certificate
Remuneration and Benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,362.15 per week
- 38-hour working week
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our Commitment to Safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Position Description
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How to Apply
Apply now using our quick and easy-to-use online application process:
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
- Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
- Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application. Best of luck.
Closing date: Friday 26 September 2025, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Emily Hubble on
Internal ref: BCC1658 and BCC1944
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📌 Gardener x 2
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 City of Blacktown