Tradesperson - Horticulturalist Auburn Botanic Gardens

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of 240000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The City Open Spaces team manages the daily presentation and maintenance of Councils open spaces sportsgrounds playgrounds passive and public spaces golf courses botanical gardens and native vegetation areas within the Cumberland City Area ensuring that our residents and visitors have access to quality and attractive open spaces of which they can be proud and enjoy.

The Tradesperson Horticulturist will undertake a range of activities that deliver specialist services in the maintenance of Councils Auburn Botanic Gardens ensuring this open space is in excellent condition safe and suitable for use by the community. This role will also be responsible in ensuring customer and community satisfaction with Councils parks and recreational operations are met.

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 bestpractice and new developments relating to maintenance services and parks operations
• Demonstrated ability to plan coordinate resources and undertake best practice horticultural maintenance and renovation activities including but not limited to plant health and turf care site maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in operating parks maintenance related small plant and equipment including small hand tools and power tools.
• Demonstrated ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public and other staff at all times
• Sound verbal and written communication skills ability to write clearly and neatly when completing necessary paperwork
• Ability to work as part of a team and with contractors having good interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge and practical application of WH&S principles and the Work Health and Safety legislation
• Hold a current ChemCert (Chemical Handling) qualification
• Hold a current General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (white card)
• Sound Computer Skills and ability to adapt to new systems and operate a range of devices including iPads
• Hold a current Class C drivers Licence (MR licence highly desirable)

Download the position description herefor more information.

Please note previous applicants need not apply

About this role:

• Permanent fulltime position
• 70 hours fortnight
• Located at Councils Auburn Botanic Gardens with occasional travel required across Council worksites and may be required to work across any of Councils work 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 $1257.51 to $1446.13 per week plus 11.5 superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated taking into consideration the successful applicants qualifications skills and experience related to the role

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five 5 days leave for frontfacing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave15 days personal leave per year parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five 5 years (where applicable)
• Three 3 additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Councils 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 and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in childrelated employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

What youll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for preemployment checks required for the position including attending a physical preemployment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required
• Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process in accordance with Councils COVID19 Vaccination Procedure.

Enquiries:Contact Paul Clark Supervisor Recreational Assetsonor for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm Wednesday 14 May 2025

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.