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3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDescriptionBlacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.Blacktown, Non AU StateDescriptionBlacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.About The OpportunityWe are currently seeking 5 x highly motivated, appropriately qualified and skilled individuals to work in a small team environment on a permanent, full-time basis, to undertake the maintenance and landscape improvement works of our public greenspace areas.You will be assisting the crew in the servicing and maintenance of our premier passive green space area, to ensure a high-level, quality horticultural service is performed and the landscape finish remains safe, attractive and inviting to use to our park visitors.EssentialQualifications and experienceCertificate III Horticulture or equivalent, or satisfactory completion of an indentured Apprenticeship as a GardenerExtensive experience in maintenance of gardens and landscaped areas including annuals, exotic, native, high profile gardens, etcChemical Application AccreditationCurrent class C drivers licence.DesirableCurrent class MR drivers licenceTraffic Controller Implementation AccreditationFirst Aid Certificate.Remuneration And BenefitsThe salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Councils Enterprise Agreement.Entry level for this position starts at $1,316.09 per week38-hour working weekRostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnightEmployee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.Our commitment to safetyBlacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.Position DescriptionClick here to view or download the position description.Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without ''logging out'' of the system.Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application. Best of luck.Closing date: Friday 27 June 2025, 11.59 pmContact officer: Emily Hubble on 9839 5118Internal ref: BCC1798, BCC1667, BCC1832, BCC1660 and BCC317Apply for this roleVisit siteShareSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Careers at Council by 2xGet notified about new Gardener jobs in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr