• Work closely with the Horticulture Team to make significant garden improvements to City of Casey’s many high-quality open spaces.
• Permanent full time, 76 hours/9-day fortnight
• Starting salary $75,934 (Band 4) plus Super

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our workspaces are located across many of City of Casey’s premier open spaces such as Wilson Botanic Park, Premier Activity Centres, Casey Fields, Bunjil Place and other open spaces.  

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Access to diverse professional development opportunities.
• Conveniently located near Westfield shopping centre, with an adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.
• Work in a multi-award-winning, architecturally designed office with fully equipped kitchens, free coffee, community library on-site, free parking, and more.

Wilson Botanic Park Berwick transformed from a Basalt Quarry to the truly unique 100-acre botanical gardens that it is known as today. Often referred to as the “Jewel in the Suburbs” or the “Hidden Gem” the park offers visitors a myriad of options to enjoy active living, explore open space and nature, experience the environment, education and culture, celebrate special moments and events and connect with their community.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

Join a fast paced, high performing Horticulture team. Play a pivotal role in setting a benchmark for horticultural excellence across key Council 1000 open spaces, including Wilson Botanic Park, Premier Activity Centres, Casey Fields, and other open spaces.

What you’ll deliver

Collaborate closely with the Team Leader and Coordinator on operational planning and execution, while also contributing to the development and implementation of Council’s Asset Management System and horticultural data processes.

What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification of AQF level 3 or higher in Parks and Gardens, Horticulture or related discipline, or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in the horticultural maintenance of premier public spaces, including use of a broad range of plant and equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills, proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and other data management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the management and delivery of OHS & risk management principles and practices.
• Current Australian Driver’s licence with Medium Rigid Truck Endorsement.
• Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP)
• White Card.
• Current certificate in First Aid is desirable.
• Front End Loader Licence is desirable.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, Functional Assessment (Medical/physio)  
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Eligibility to apply

Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for this position in line with the Workforce Management Policy for internal movements.

To find out more about the role, please contact Owen Janusauskas, Coordinator Botanic Horticulture on 9709 9690 or email: ojanusauskas@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Monday 14 July 2025.

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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