OverviewJoin to apply for the Gardener x 2 role at Careers at CouncilWe 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 OpportunityBlacktown 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.ResponsibilitiesYou 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 ExperienceCertificate III Horticulture or equivalent, or satisfactory completion of an indentured Apprenticeship as a GardenerExtensive experience in maintenance of gardens and landscaped areas including annuals, exotic, native, high profile gardens, etcChemical Application AccreditationCurrent C class driver's licenceDesirableCurrent MR driver's licenceTraffic Controller Implementation AccreditationFirst Aid CertificateRemuneration and BenefitsThe 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 week38-hour working weekRostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnightEmployee 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 SafetyBlacktown 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 DescriptionClick here to view or download the position description.How to ApplyApply now using our fast 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 pmContact officer: Emily Hubble on 9839 5118Internal ref: BCC1658 and BCC1944OtherBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia
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📌 Gardener X 2
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 New South Wales