Horticulture Coordinator
$97,906pa + super
Full-time | Permanent
Enjoy the benefits of regional living in Wangaratta – Victoria's gourmet food and wine hub.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and excellent education and health facilities.
As our Horticulture Coordinator, you'll lead a passionate team dedicated to creating and maintaining high-quality public spaces across our beautiful region. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in the community while growing your career within a supportive, values-driven organisation.
What you'll be doing:
Leading and supporting a skilled team across turf management, parks and gardens, arboriculture, cemetery care, and vegetation management.
Ensuring the delivery of safe, sustainable, and visually appealing public spaces.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance community assets.
Driving continuous improvement and innovation in horticultural practices.
What we're looking for:
Proven leadership experience in horticulture or related fields.
Strong knowledge of turf, arboriculture, and vegetation management.
A commitment to safety, sustainability, and community wellbeing.
Excellent communication and team-building skills.
Why Wangaratta?
A welcoming regional lifestyle with affordable living.
Access to gourmet food, wine, and outdoor recreation.
A supportive workplace culture that values your contribution.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Join us and experience meaningful work, a dedicated team, and a lifestyle that's hard to beat.
If you are interested, a detailed Position Description is available below and further enquiries about this position should be directed to Lauren Malins - Manager Field Services -
Applications close Monday 3 November 2025 at 3pm.
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
When submitting your application, you will need to include:
* Your current contact details;
* A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
* A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
* A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
* Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.