Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Landscape Gardener

Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents. 
 

The Role
A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven individual to join our team as a Landscape Gardener.
In this role you will ensure gardens including annuals, native & non-native, high profile, traffic facilities and other landscaped areas are maintained in accordance with service requirements, service agreements, rosters and programs

*This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis. 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assist the Crew Leader Garden Maintenance by providing recommendations for mulching, watering, maintenance, embellishment and improvement and implement as required.
• Assist with the provision of on-the-job skills development and training to staff.
• Assist with undertaking risk and hazard assessments of all areas under the crew's control and where necessary take corrective action.
• Assist the Crew Leader Garden Maintenance identify, report and where possible rectify landscape deficiencies especially in the area of gardens & landscape area maintenance.
• Provide assistance and advice to Council, management, staff, customers and the community when necessary.
• Ensure all works are completed within timeframes.
• Operate plant & equipment including hedgers, brush cutters, mowers and other related plant as required.
• Operate minor plant items/hand tools as required.
• Collect litter and clean park amenities as required 

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.
 
You will have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Horticulture, Landscaping or a similar relevant field
• Chemical Users Accreditation Certificate or equivalent
• Current Class C drivers licence.
• Experience in Gardens & landscape maintenance
• Skills & experience necessary to fulfil the role, responsibilities, duties and competency requirements of the position.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $69,728 (Grade D, Step 1) + AWACA + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Scheduled Day Off
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Brett Luth (Coordinator Open Space South) at brett.luth@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
 

How to apply:
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 27 April 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.