Gardener

Council Jobs; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine (9) Day Fortnight Arrangement

Ongoing training and development

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Parks Operations team seeks an enthusiastic gardener to care for city gardens and landscapes. This permanent full-time role is outdoors, active and hands-on, covering planting, mowing, pruning, irrigation, soil management and general site maintenance.

You will handle small plant equipment, follow safety procedures, complete standard documentation, and contribute to continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening duties including establishment and maintenance of gardens and lawns.
• Ability to operate basic garden equipment safely and follow WHS procedures.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake gardening duties including establishment and maintenance of gardens and lawns; planting; pruning; mowing; tree maintenance; whipper snipping; weeding; irrigation; soil and sediment control; rehabilitation works; chemical application; pest/disease control; maintenance of facilities.
• Utilise and maintain small items of plant, equipment, tools (hand and power) and personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE/C) in accordance with Council standards.
• Complete documentation relevant to the role e.g. standard forms, site safety documentation etc.

Skills

Gardening

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate II Horticulture

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Parks Operations team are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for the care and maintenance of gardens and landscapes, enjoys working outdoors and is looking for an active and hands on role.

• Permanent full-time position
• Remuneration package of $2,267.62 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
• Access to Council’s Nine (9) Day Fortnight Arrangement.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlements.

*Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, Clause 32. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council’s Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

This position will be responsible to:

• Undertake gardening duties including establishment and maintenance of gardens and lawns; planting; pruning; mowing; tree maintenance; whipper snipping; weeding; irrigation; soil and sediment control; rehabilitation works; chemical application; pest/disease control; maintenance of facilities.
• Utilise and maintain small items of plant, equipment, tools (hand and power) and personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE/C) in accordance with Council standards.
• Complete documentation relevant to the role e.g. standard forms, site safety documentation etc.

As the successful applicant, you will have the following:

• Class C Driver’s Licence.
• General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
• Qualification relevant to the role e.g. Certificate II Horticulture (Desirable).
• A genuine interest in the presentation of the City’s parks and reserves and a strong focus on Work Health and Safety is essential to the role.

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this.

What is next?

Applications close Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 30 November 2026.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.