City of Parramatta has an exciting career opportunity to become part of our Parks and Open Space department in a leadership position. We are seeking experienced horticulturalists & greenkeepers to join our growing team and lead maintenance teams to create the best parks and open spaces in Australia.
Joining our parks team means being a part of a dynamic and fulfilling workplace, where your contributions directly impact the overall experience of our community!
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out horticultural activities to ensure the City of Parramatta’s parks are presented to the highest standards.
- Make decisions and implement work practices in line with best practices of the Horticulture/Arboriculture/Greenkeeping, trade and industry.
- Undertake Park and landscaping embellishment works to uplift key parks in our area.
- Mentor staff within the team and undertake on-the-job training for the team.
- Undertake the day-to-day management of staff and their assigned tasks.
- Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed, to assist other teams and operational areas, particularly in wet weather or other emergencies to meet community needs.
About You
The successful applicant will have previous experience in leading teams, particularly in the maintenance of Parks and Open Spaces. As the team leader you will be responsible for overseeing team operations, assigning tasks, planning of works, establishing goals, encouraging open communication and be able to distribute information amongst the team.
If you are a proactive leader who thrives in a team-orientated environment and can provide exceptional service to our community, we encourage you to apply for this position!
Qualifications:
- Certificate Ill qualification in Horticulture, relevant to position/area of specialisation (arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping, nursery, and sports turf management).
- Current NSW MR Driver's Licence
- White Card
What’s on offer:
Permanent Full-Time opportunity
Hours: 6am-3pm Monday-Friday
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $78,199 to $86,118 plus 12% Superannuation.
This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, 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 onsite & free onsite gym
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Significant leave benefits (Rostered RDOs, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- All staff will have the opportunity to access training and support to assist with career development and growth. Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .
How to apply
Candidates must apply online attaching relevant qualifications & licenses.
Applications close 9pm, Tuesday 26 th August 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment, and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.