Public Parks Horticulture Technician

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

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.