Spray Technician Horticulturist

Spray Technician Horticulturist (Sports Facilities) Love working outdoors? Passionate about plant health and pest control? Join our team and play a hands-on role in creating vibrant, thriving green spaces. Ideal role for an experienced greenkeeper looking to make a real impact. Utilise your horticultural expertise to create a positive impact on the Central Coast community. Oversee effective weed and pest management for sports fields. Permanent full-time role working 38 hours per week with a 9 day fortnight. Tool of Trade vehicle available. About the role The Horticulturist Spray Technician plays a crucial role in managing pests and weeds across various sports fields. This position is responsible for delivering comprehensive spray programs while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. In this role you will provide quality customer service, effectively allocate resources, and maintain up-to-date administrative records. Your commitment to horticultural best practices will contribute significantly to the community’s enjoyment of our public spaces. About You We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong background in horticulture and parks maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safety and quality service delivery. Certificate III in Horticulture/Parks and Gardens or equivalent experience. Current WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card). AQF Level 3 Chemical Accreditation certificate. Valid Class C Driver’s Licence. Desired qualifications: Medium Rigid Driver’s Licence, First Aid Certificate, and AQF Level 4 Chemical Safety / Risk Management certificate. Ability to manage workload independently while adapting to changing priorities and customer needs. Other important information The commencing salary for this position is up to $68k per annum. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities to a maximum of $78.8k per annum on completion of assessment of skills and performance, plus a $19.49 weekly allowance and 12% superannuation. Permanent full-time role available. Access to a 9 day fortnight. Located at our Erina Depot. Extra benefits Central Coast Council provides a range of extras to help team members balance their life when needed. These include Fitness Passports for gym access, wellbeing leave accessed twice a year, an Employee Assistance Program, and a reward and recognition program. Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service. Free flu vaccination program. Time for annual skin cancer screening, breast screen, and blood donations. Access to professional development and career development programs through various platforms. Novated leasing partnerships. Equal Opportunity Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast. Location Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney, just an hour’s drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area in NSW, and the 6th largest LGA in Australia. How to apply We have put together additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council. By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that the information you provide is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate, including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history, Australian Federal Police Check, and substantiation of educational qualifications and industry memberships. You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview. To lodge your application, please follow these steps: Answer the online questions shown below. Attach your resume. Attach your qualifications and licences. Once your application is successfully lodged, you will receive an automated response sent to your e‑mail address. If a response is not received, this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application. If you require assistance to lodge your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing *******@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for reasonable adjustments. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen . Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e‑mail. For further instructions please click here. You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow‑up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalize your application. If you don’t have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council’s library locations. Pre‑book a free 1‑hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library at or ask at the enquiry counter. We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications presented by recruitment agencies. Be careful—don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. The contact person for this role is Andrew Spicer, Team Leader Sports Facilities. You can contact Andrew on 0459 661 ***. This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 23 November 2025. To download our Privacy Statement click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr