Permanent and temporary full – time (38 hours per week) opportunities available
Weekly Salary: $1,107.56 - $1,207.24 + superannuation  

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to our region and local community. With around 850 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim is to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

We currently have two exciting opportunities available, recruiting for one full-time ongoing position and one temporary 3-month position. Whether you are looking for a long-term career opportunity or a short-term role to contribute your skills, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

Orange City Council is seeking motivated and reliable people to join the City Presentation team as Horticulture Assistants.  This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining parks, gardens and public spaces, and is committed to safe, high-quality work. To succeed, you will bring:

• Current Class C Driver Licence
• NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• ChemCert AQF3 Chemical Accreditation or similar, or a willingness to obtain
• Experience in a similar role, such as landscape labouring, plant operation, or garden maintenance
• Experience using plant and equipment, such as tractors with implements, push mowers, brush cutters, and hedge trimmers
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• A sound understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures

The following qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:

• Current Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence
• Certificate II in Horticulture
• Level 1 and 2 Chainsaw Operations certificates
• RMS Traffic Control licences (Blue/Yellow Card)
• Experience operating load shifting plant, such as a backhoe, front end loader, or skid steer.

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website).

Interested?

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys outdoor work and wants to build a career in horticulture, or for someone seeking a short-term opportunity to apply their skills in a hands-on team environment. We encourage you to apply if either of these opportunities sounds like the right fit for you.

Submit your resume along with a response outlining why you are an excellent fit for the role. In your application, you may indicate whether you are interested in the full-time ongoing position, the temporary 3-month position, or both opportunities.

Applications close: Sunday 31 May 2026

 Visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au to learn more about Orange City Council

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact People and Culture on 02 6393 8400.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.