Directorate Engineering & Operations
Section Operations
Team Open Space & Sportsfields
Employment Status Permanent, full-time
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy
Salary Range Commencing from $65,249.00 (Grade 7, Step 1) plus 12% Superannuation. The successful candidate will have access to step increases for the grade based on competency assessment and tenure within the position.
Council Overview
Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.
About the Role
Strathfield Council has a great opportunity for a Horticulturist to join our Operations Section on a permanent, full-time basis.
To maintain and enhance areas around Strathfield Council’s LGA and conduct horticulturist responsibilities, including but not limited to, pruning, planting, mulching, spraying, mowing and litter collection.
To assist in other areas of Park & Recreation maintenance programs as required.
For more information about the duties and responsibilities for these roles, please refer to the position descriptions attached below.
Position Description
To review the position description for these roles, please click here.
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Qualifications in Horticulture (minimum TAFE Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens) or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
- A current Class C Driver Licence.
- General Safety (White Card) Induction.
- Chemcert training (AQF 3)
- Demonstrated experience in a horticultural role and in the maintenance of all associated plant equipment
- Demonstrated high level of organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, exercise initiative and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated experience in the supervision and leadership of small teams
- Demonstrated level of verbal, numeracy, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in identifying plants
Staff Benefits
- Compressed 4-day roster
- This position will attract an allowance on top of your salary
- Great work life balance with an early start, early finish roster (6:30am – 3.45 pm)
- Eligible for Fitness Passport membership to purchase
- Generous health and wellbeing offerings throughout the year including a $100 health and wellbeing rebate
- Fresh fruit available to all staff
- Quarterly all staff events, including free lunch
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 3 weeks sick leave
- Access to long service leave available after 5 years
- Modern plant and equipment to use
- Work with a great and friendly team
- Upskilling opportunities available to team members
- Uniform provided
- Onsite parking available at our depot
- Careers development opportunities available
To see a list of Council Staff Benefits, please click here. To view Council's Agile Work Policy, please click here.
To Apply
Applicants can apply through our online application process:
1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.
Please have the following documentation (preferably in PDF format) ready to upload prior to commencing your application
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as found in the position description
- Up to date CV/Resume
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jean Capdor via email peopleandculture@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close at 11:59pm, Friday 25 July 2025
Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, or gender identity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and other minority groups.