Horticulturalist

Ag Jobs • Full-time • Not specified, New South Wales, Australia • 3d ago

Horticulturalist
Scone
Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week) - 9 dayfortnight

Therole:JoiningCouncil's friendly Parks & Facilities team, you will play a vital role inconstructing and maintaining Council's parks, facilities, trees and gardensensuring all works are carried out in a safe, efficient and effective manner. Inthe role you will be joining an established team of professionals with a strongand supportive team culture. You will be applying your knowledge ofhorticultural, landscaping and green keeping, construction & maintenancepractices and irrigation systems.
Whatwe have to offer- $1268.00 - $1481.00 per 38 hour week + 12% super + potential overtime (if desired) and the opportunity for salary progression
- 9 day fortnight (that means every second weekend is a long weekend!)
- 20 days paid annual leave every year and generous sick leave entitlements
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
- Flexible work arrangements and reward program
- Salary sacrifice options
What we need from you:The successful applicant willhold a relevant trade qualification in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens orsimilar. Ideally you will also have demonstrated experience in overseeing parkmaintenance and infrastructure related functions. The ability to provide soundhorticultural advice on current trends and industry best practice is highlyregarded.
Aboutus:Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all ouremployees work together to deliver quality services to support our community.We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community.Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff,which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for allpeople and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providingefficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safetyand to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque UpperHunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeenand Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Thursday 2 October 2025.

Job Description: To view the Job Description please click here.

Enquiriesand Further Information:

Give Roda Newbery, Parks & FacilitiesCoordinator, a call on 0439 420 524 e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discussthis opportunity.

How toApply:
Allapplications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressedonline by the closing date by clicking "Apply for this job" or throughCouncil's website - www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and valuediversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants,including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will providereasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout therecruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessmentprocess, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.