Join our Community Nursery team and help propagate and cultivate locally native plants that support Council's landscaping, revegetation and environmental projects across the Sutherland Shire.
As a Horticulturist – Community Nursery, you will play a key role in growing high-quality nursery stock from locally collected seed and cuttings while helping visitors connect with native plants and sustainable gardening practices. You'll contribute to a safe, productive and environmentally responsible workplace while building positive relationships with customers, volunteers and the wider community.
- Propagating and cultivating native plants from seed and cuttings
- Providing advice and assistance to nursery visitors on native plants and gardening practices
- Preparing potting mixes, containers and planting stock
- Watering, fertilising and monitoring plant health
- Managing pests, weeds and diseases, including chemical application where required
- Operating and maintaining nursery equipment and irrigation systems
- Maintaining nursery records and reporting maintenance requirements
- Supporting plant production for Council landscaping and revegetation projects
- Building positive relationships with customers, volunteers and community groups
- Supporting community engagement, education and environmental awareness initiatives
- Working safely and contributing to a positive team culture
You are a motivated horticultural professional who enjoys working with native plants and takes pride in producing quality nursery stock. Just as importantly, you enjoy connecting with people, sharing your knowledge and creating positive experiences for customers and community members.
- Certificate III in Horticulture, Production Nursery or equivalent
- ChemCert (AQF3) or equivalent
- Effective communication, customer service and teamwork skills
- NSW White Card
- Current Class C Driver Licence
- Recent experience in nursery production, plant propagation or a similar horticultural role
- Knowledge of plant propagation, nursery operations and safe chemical application
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Certificate IV in Horticulture or equivalent
- Experience propagating Australian native plants from seed and cuttings
- Experience with irrigation systems and nursery equipment
- Experience working with volunteers, community groups or customers in a horticultural or environmental setting
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: 20 September 2026
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the job advert closing
- Package: $72,577 to $76,813 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Hours of work: Working 38 hours per week over a 9 day fortnight
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to German Francia (Coordinator Nursery and Operations) [email protected] for any job specific enquiries.
Nicole Jorgenson (HR Business Partner) [email protected] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
Sutherland Shire Council values the skills and attributes Veterans can bring to our Council. We understand that transitioning to roles outside of Defence can feel challenging. If you're unsure where to begin or would appreciate guidance throughout the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us.
