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Description Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, it is 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 people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages. With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. The Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney, implementing a vision for a modern city full of opportunity for residents and businesses. The 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 Opportunity We have a rapidly expanding Greenspace Services section supporting a growing number of recreational facilities, driven by the development of the North West Growth Sector. We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join small, dedicated teams responsible for maintaining our parks and reserves in line with service level requirements and schedules. You will assist the crew in the upkeep and presentation of our premier gardens and landscaped areas, including annual flower beds, exotic and native plantings, high-profile sites, medians, roundabouts, and more. Essential Qualifications and Experience Relevant recognised training and experience in basic horticulture Two years of relevant work experience in garden maintenance, park and street tree maintenance, and planting Current class MR drivers licence Traffic Controller Accreditation Chemical Application Accreditation Desirable Relevant recognised training and experience in Chainsaw operation at Level 1 and 2 WorkCover approved Senior First Aid Certificate Remuneration And Benefits Entry level for this position starts at $1,256.79 per week 38-hour working week Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs Our Commitment to Safety Blacktown 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 Description Click 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 14 November 2025, 11.59 pm Contact officer Emily Hubble on 9839 5118 Internal ref BCC1945, BCC1946, BCC1836, BCC1837 and BCC1712 #J-18808-Ljbffr