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Horticulturist - Community Nursery

Sutherland Shire Council -
Sutherland Shire NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$69,785 - $73,858 a year
7 hours ago

Benefits

Complimentary flu shots
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Customer service
Certificate IV
Certificate III
Horticulture
Driver Licence
Working with Children Check
White Card
Communication skills
German

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about growing native plants and contributing to your local environment?

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.

What you'll be doing

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

About you

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.

Essential

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

Desirable

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're ready to grow your horticultural career and help produce the native plants that enhance our parks, gardens and natural areas, we'd love to hear from you.

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: Sunday 28th June 2026.
Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
Package: $69,785 - $73,858 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
Hours of work: Full Time - working 38 hours per week, 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.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition 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.

About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering for our community.

It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters.

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