Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 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 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. 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 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. Qualifications and experience Essential: Relevant recognised training and experience in basic horticulture Two years 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 The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement. 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. Closing date: Friday 14 November 2025, 11.59 pm Contact officer: Emily Hubble on 9839 5118 Internal ref: BCC1945, BCC1946, BCC1836, BCC1837 and BCC1712
