Horticulture Coordinator
Wangaratta, VIC | Permanent Full Time | $97,906 per annum + super
Step into a role where your work shapes the beauty and liveability of an entire region. Based in Wangaratta – Victoria’s gourmet food and wine capital – you will enjoy the best of regional living, from breathtaking natural landscapes to a warm, welcoming community with outstanding schools, health services, and endless outdoor adventure.
As our Horticulture Coordinator, you will lead a dedicated team committed to creating vibrant, sustainable, and high-quality public spaces that locals love and visitors remember. This is your chance to make a visible impact every day while growing your career within a supportive, values-driven organisation that invests in its people.
What you will be doing:
- Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a skilled team across turf management, parks and gardens, arboriculture, cemetery operations, and vegetation management.
- Ensuring our public spaces are safe, sustainable, and beautifully maintained.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, and community stakeholders to enhance and protect our shared assets.
- Driving innovation and continuous improvement in horticultural practices, equipment use, and service delivery.
What we are looking for:
- Proven leadership experience in horticulture, open space management, or related fields.
- Strong technical knowledge across turf care, arboriculture, and vegetation management.
- A genuine commitment to safety, sustainability, and community wellbeing.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build a positive, high-performing team culture.
Why work for Rural City of Wangaratta?
As a team member of Rural City of Wangaratta, you will gain access to a range of exciting benefits, including:
- Being part of an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic team.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.
- Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.
For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Lauren Malins, Manager - Field Services on [email protected].
Applications close Monday at 3pm on 29th June 2026.
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
When submitting your application, you will need to include:
- Your current contact details;
- A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
- A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
- A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explan how your skills and experience meet that criterion.
