Orange City Council

Horticulturalist

Weekly Hours:  38
Weekly Salary: $1,190.06 - $1,297.17
(plus allowances and superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council’s website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

This position assists with maintenance within the horticulture services area including Cook Park, roundabouts and street gardens in the CBD area, shrubs, trees, pathways and structures so they are kept in the best possible condition and presentation for the general public.

Job/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain formal gardens and street gardens including roundabout landscaping.
• Operate small plant according to standard work practices in liaison with the Team Leader/Supervisor
• Assist in the implementation of new landscape works with the refurbishment of existing garden areas including formal gardens, street and roundabout landscaping.
• Irrigation installation and maintenance

What can we offer?

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives

So what do you need?

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role working in the maintenance of public open spaces and the maintenance of formal gardens, turf care and landscaping
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• ChemCert AQF3 Chemical Accreditation or similar

If you are interested, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Horticulture Services Supervisor, Lyn Gough on 6393 8504.

Applications close Sunday 23 March 2025

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