Certified Gardener

Permanent Full Time

Band 4 - Starting from $70,961.51 + super + Fortnightly RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment  

Yarra City Council is looking for an experienced Gardener as part of our in-house team. You will play a vital role in helping to maintain our Parks and Open Space for all of the community to enjoy. You will enjoy contact with the community and working with a dynamic team to look after Council's Parks and Reserves and maintenance of landscapes throughout Yarra, including our Pop-Up Parks.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, driven, and passionate about open space and the community and delivering a positive customer experience both internally and externally.

Yarra city council is a dynamic and exciting Organisation. We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture with a focus on the development of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in the natural environment and continually improve of service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Nathan Canales, Team Leader Horticulture on 0407 244 309 or nathan.canales@yarracity.vic.gov.au.

 902136 - Qualified Gardener - Position Description - July 2025.pdf

Applications close on Wednesday 23 July 2025 11:59pm. 

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.