Group and Team: Open Space Group, Parks and Reserves Team
Location: Cleary's Gates
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Trade Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $77,341 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
- Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements of a 9-day fortnight.
- Secure a great maintenance role with the local council.
This position will work alongside crews in the horticultural maintenance of a range of high-profile parks, reserves and streetscapes within the City of Hobart whilst continually monitoring, reviewing and improving horticultural practices and work programs.
Role accountabilities include:
- Support the Coordinator to lead and direct Parks Operations activities, ensuring efficient use of people, equipment, and internal/external resources.
- Oversee and coordinate work programs for the Parks turf team, promoting and implementing contemporary work practices while actively supporting delivery in the field.
- Contribute to the development and planning of annual Parks unit programs and priorities.
- Deliver high-quality customer service and provide advice to ratepayers and community representatives.
- Act in a supervisory capacity when required, providing leadership and guidance to team members.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description
You hold a Certificate III in Horticulture (or Sports Turf Management) and bring demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in the maintenance of parks, reserves and streetscapes. You will also possess a current Driver Licence and either hold or are willing to obtain a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
You are an experienced leader with a proven track record in supervising horticultural teams, particularly within high-profile parks or public spaces. Your ability to plan and organise day-to-day operations ensures work programs are delivered efficiently, safely, and within budget.
With highly developed communication skills, you are confident engaging with team members, stakeholders and the community, and can prepare clear, concise reports and documentation to support decision-making.
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
If you're passionate about 'our beautiful City' and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Heather Huxley, Program Leader Parks, on 0408 054 689 or email [email protected]
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 12 July 2026.
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
