Horticultural Assistant

Council Jobs; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange City Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Horticultural Assistant to join the City Presentation team. This role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work and takes pride in maintaining parks, gardens and public spaces, with a focus on safe, high-quality work.

To succeed, you will bring a current Class C Driver Licence, NSW White Card, ChemCert AQF3 or willingness to obtain, plus hands-on experience with plant equipment such as tractors, mowers, brush cutters and hedge trimmers.

Qualifications

• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• ChemCert AQF3 Chemical Accreditation or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in landscape labouring, plant operation or garden maintenance.
• Experience using plant and equipment (tractors, mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Sound understanding of Work Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Class C Driver Licence

White Card

ChemCert AQF3

Landscape labouring

Plant operation

Garden maintenance

Independence & teamwork

WHS knowledge

Education

Certificate II in Horticulture

Chainsaw Ops L1-L2

Traffic Control Licences (Blue/Yellow Card)

Job description

Permanent full – time (38 hours per week)Weekly Salary: $1151 - $1255 (plus allowances and superannuation)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to our region and local community. With around 850 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim is to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

Orange City Council is seeking motivated and reliable Horticultural Assistant to join the City Presentation team. This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining parks, gardens and public spaces, and is committed to safe, high-quality work. To succeed, you will bring:

• Current Class C Driver Licence
• NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• ChemCert AQF3 Chemical Accreditation or similar, or a willingness to obtain
• Experience in a similar role, such as landscape labouring, plant operation, or garden maintenance
• Experience using plant and equipment, such as tractors with implements, push mowers, brush cutters, and hedge trimmers
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• A sound understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures

The following is highly regarded:

• Certificate II in Horticulture
• Level 1 and 2 Chainsaw Operations certificates
• RMS Traffic Control licences (Blue/Yellow Card)
• Experience operating load shifting plant, such as a backhoe, front end loader, or skid steer.

Interested?

Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Botanic Gardens Team Leader, Neil Bollinger on 02 6393 8***.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitablefrom this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created forfilling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.