Assistant Trades Gardener

Port Stephens Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

PSCare Day

Health & wellbeing program

Job summary

Port Stephens Council in Raymond Terrace NSW is seeking an Assistant Trades Gardener to support the Parks & Gardens Team. You will apply your horticulture background and operate machinery safely to maintain reserves and recreation facilities that are attractive, safe and welcoming for the community.

This permanent, full-time position provides 38 hours per week (Tue–Fri) with a base salary of AU$66,151–AU$71,738 plus 12% superannuation, retention allowance and adverse working allowance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in horticulture activities including maintenance of reserves, trees, garden beds / landscaped areas and other grassed areas.
• Ability to work well within a team environment, and show initiative to get the job done when solo.
• Certificate III in Parks & Gardens, Horticulture or equivalent (education requirement)

Skills

Horticulture experience

Reserves maintenance

Trees maintenance

Garden beds

Landscaped areas

Education

Certificate III in Parks & Gardens

Job description

Port Stephens Council – Raymond Terrace NSW

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Our Parks & Gardens Team are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Trades Gardener who shares their same passion for the Horticulture Industry to join their team! You will have a strong background in the safe operation of machinery and equipment, providing support to the Trades Gardener to ensure enjoyable, attractive and safe recreation facilities for the community.

Our Parks Team are enthusiastic and passionate about Horticulture. They thrive in the fast paced environment that is Parks, and find satisfaction in the end result every-time.

This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week working Tuesday - Friday

Base Salary Range:$66,151 to $71,738 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% Superannuation + Retention Allowance + Adverse Working Allowance

Total Remuneration Package (including Super and Allowances): $76,959 - $83,216

You will be working from Raymond Terrace Depot

A full list of key responsibilities within this role are listed in the position description.

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

A certificate III in Parks & Gardens, Horticulture or equivalent

Demonstrated experience in horticulture activities including maintenance of reserves, trees, garden beds / landscaped areas and other grassed areas

Ability to work well within a team environment, and show initiative to get the job done when solo

This is life at PSC!

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu

Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years

Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it

Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.

PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements

Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

Free parking on site

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 18 October 2026

Contact: Brad Priestly, Parks Supervisor, on 0418 114 *** or, Ryan Wensemius, Parks Team Leader, on 0499 796 ***

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We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together