At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Parks & Gardens Team to maintain beautiful recreational spaces.
- Company: Port Stephens Council, dedicated to a vibrant community and environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, generous leave, and health benefits.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 66151 - 71738 $ per year.
A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity Our Parks & Gardens Team are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Trades Gardener who shares their same passion for the Horticulture Industry to join their team! You will have a strong background in the safe operation of machinery and equipment, providing support to the Trades Gardener to ensure enjoyable, attractive and safe recreation facilities for the community. Our Parks Team are enthusiastic and passionate about Horticulture. They thrive in the fast paced environment that is Parks, and find satisfaction in the end result every time.
This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week working Tuesday - Friday.
Base Salary Range: $66,151 to $71,738 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% Superannuation + Retention Allowance + Adverse Working Allowance.
Total Remuneration Package (including Super and Allowances): $76,959 - $83,216.
You will be working from Raymond Terrace Depot.
A full list of key responsibilities within this role are listed in the position description.
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- A certificate III in Parks & Gardens, Horticulture or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in horticulture activities including maintenance of reserves, trees, garden beds / landscaped areas and other grassed areas.
- Ability to work well within a team environment, and show initiative to get the job done when solo.
This is life at PSC! Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu. Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years. Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it. Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child. PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements. Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program. Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance. Free parking on site.
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about… Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Contact: Brad Priestly, Parks Supervisor, on 0418 114 *** or, Ryan Wensemius, Parks Team Leader, on 0499 796 ***.
We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment. Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care. We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together.
Assistant Trades Gardener employer: Port Stephens Council
Port Stephens Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance and employee wellbeing, offering generous leave entitlements, flexible work options, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. With a passionate Parks & Gardens Team dedicated to enhancing the community's recreational spaces, employees enjoy a fulfilling role in horticulture while benefiting from industry-leading parental leave and health initiatives. Located in the beautiful Raymond Terrace, this position not only provides a competitive salary but also the chance to contribute to a treasured environment.
