Public Spaces Gardener: Permanent Role, RDO & Training

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 3,185,000 - 3,640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Salary AU$1,420.05 per week

RDO every fortnight

12% superannuation

Training & development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a trade-qualified Gardener to maintain parks, gardens, and public spaces across formal gardens and CBD areas. You will work in a crew ensuring safety, consistency, and high presentation across high-profile locations.

The role involves mowing, pruning, irrigation checks, planting, mulching, weed control, and minor landscaping. You will help ensure safety and quality while supporting apprentices and contributing to attractive, safe spaces for residents.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Gardener.

Responsibilities

• Mow and edge lawns.
• Maintain garden beds and hedges.
• Check irrigation systems and monitor plant health.
• Plant trees and shrubs; apply mulch; control weeds.
• Undertake minor landscaping and operate mowers, edgers, and whipper snippers.
• Identify hazards and keep sites clean and safe.
• Support apprentices and maintain high horticultural standards.

Skills

Gardening

Job description

Blacktown City Council is seeking a trade-qualified Gardener to maintain parks, gardens, and public spaces across formal gardens and CBD areas. You will work in a crew ensuring safety, consistency, and high presentation across high-profile locations.

The role involves mowing, pruning, irrigation checks, planting, mulching, weed control, and minor landscaping. You will help ensure safety and quality while supporting apprentices and contributing to attractive, safe spaces for residents.