Team Member Qualified Parks

Council Jobs; Parramatta; Presencial; AUD 66.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

9-Day Fortnight

Free Parking

Free Onsite Gym

Uniform Provided

Training Opportunities

Parental Leave

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Parramatta's Parks Operations Team invites a qualified horticulturalist to maintain and enhance parks, gardens, and open spaces. You will perform landscaping improvements, operate mowing and plant equipment, and apply best practices to deliver safe, attractive green spaces for the community.

Essentials include Certificate III in Horticulture, NSW MR Driver Licence, and White Card, with a 9-day fortnight and allowances as per the Local Government Award.

Formación

• Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural and parks practices.
• Extensive plant knowledge including natives and plant identification.
• Experience operating small plant and mowing equipment safely.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake park and landscaping work to uplift key parks.
• Make decisions and follow best practices in horticulture and industry.
• Operate mowing equipment and attachments to maintain parks and open spaces.
• Inspect parks and facilities to ensure safety and presentation.
• Record work using digital systems (iPad) and complete checklists.

Conocimientos

Horticultural knowledge

Safety practices

Plant identification

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Educación

Certificate III in Horticulture

Descripción del empleo

Work type: Outdoor,38 hrs per week,9 Day Fortnight
Salary: Weekly rate from $1,458 to $1,605 plus 12% superannuation plus allowance as per the award
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Closing date:9pm, Thursday 19th November 2026

This is a great opportunity to join City of Parramatta's Parks Operations Team and play a hands‑on role in maintaining and enhancing our parks, open spaces and community assets.

About the role

As a qualified team member, you will play a hands‑on role in maintaining and enhancing Parramatta's parks, gardens and open spaces.

Bringing your technical horticultural knowledge and practical experience, you will undertake landscaping improvements, operate mowing and plant equipment, and apply industry best practice to create safe, attractive and high-quality green spaces for our community.

Role Responsibilities:

• Undertake Park and landscaping embellishment works to uplift key parks in our area.
• Make decisions and implement work practices in line with best practices of the Horticultural, trade and industry.
• Operating mowing equipment and powered attachments to maintain park and open spaces across the LGA.
• Inspecting parks and facilities to help ensure they remain safe, usable and well‑presented.
• Using Council’s digital systems (including iPad‑based software) to record work, complete checklists and report issues.

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive weekly rate from $1, 458 to $1,605 plus 12% superannuation.

This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026, this could include the Adverse Working Conditions Level Allowance.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• 9-Day Fortnight
• Free Parking at Rydalmere Operations Centre
• Free Onsite Gym
• Uniform Provided
• Learning and Training Opportunities wellbeing programs to further your career
• 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)

About You

We are looking for a qualified and experienced horticulturalist who is passionate about creating and maintaining high-quality parks and gardens.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural and parks and gardens practices and principles.
• Extensive plant knowledge including natives and the ability to identify plants using Botanical names
• Experience operating small plant and mowing equipment safely and efficiently.
• The ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to assist other teams when needed.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the essential requirements in the Position Description, including:

Qualifications/Licences:

• Certificate Ill qualification in Horticulture or higher.
• NSW MR Driver Licence
• Construction industry certificate "White Card"

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo the below pre-employment compliance checks:

Pre‑employment medical: Pre‑Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol‑free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.

How we work: Inclusion & Belonging

At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We're building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment - contact***********@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Eligibility:

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.

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