Gardener (Sportsgrounds)

Be among the first 25 applicants. Overview Wagga Wagga City Council’s Parks & Reserves Team is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Gardener with a genuine interest in Sports Turf Maintenance and a passion for the care and maintenance of gardens and landscapes. The role is active, hands‑on, and requires working outdoors. Remuneration & Employment Remuneration of $2,180.38 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,616.46 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%). Access to Council’s Nine Day Fortnight Arrangement; generous leave entitlements; ongoing training and development opportunities. Responsibilities Undertake gardening duties such as establishment and maintenance of gardens and lawns; planting; pruning; hedging; mowing; tree maintenance; weeding; irrigation; soil and sediment control; rehabilitation works; chemical application; pest/disease control; maintenance of facilities; rubbish removal; traffic/pedestrian management; fencing; concreting; paving; and site safety and security. Operate and maintain items of plant, equipment and tools. Respond to customer service requests as required. Qualifications & Skills Certificate III in Horticulture (desirable). Class C Driver’s Licence (MR Licence desirable). Motivated, willing to learn new skills, strong customer service skills. Genuine interest in presentation of sportsground facilities and focus on Work Health and Safety. Vaccination Requirement The successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this. Next Steps Application deadline: Sunday, 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday, 8 December 2025. Contact Brian Cattell, Supervisor Sportsgrounds, at for more information. To apply, please visit: Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work and welcome applications from skilled people from all walks of life, including women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages. #J-18808-Ljbffr