Field Officer Horticulturalist - Tree Establishment & Mowing

The City of Tea Tree Gully is a progressive council with a strong reputation for innovation and service excellence. We strive to support our community, stimulate our economy, and create a more liveable, vibrant, and accessible city—a city that prospers because our people are there making it happen.

This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your passion for personal growth and further your career in Horticulture within our Field Services Department.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our Tree Establishment & Mowing Team. While the primary focus of this role is on mowing, the successful candidate will also contribute to a variety of horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grounds Maintenance: Participate in front and mid-deck mowing, tractor cutting, and broadleaf spraying at various locations within the City of Tea Tree Gully.
• Support Tree Planting/Watering: Assist in planting 1,600–2,000 trees annually across streets and reserves when mowing duties slow.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with team members to ensure high-quality outcomes and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Customer Service: Deliver timely, community-focused service while maintaining high operational and safety standards.
  

Position Description - Field Officer Horticulturalist - Tree Establishment & Mowing

Essential Requirements:

• MR licence
• Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) / Work Zone Traffic Management (WZTM)
• Construction Induction/Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
• Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture
• Excavator ticket, or willingness to obtain
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and police check

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for career development and training
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in your local community
• A progressive, service-oriented organisation that values innovation and excellence

We are committed to recruiting and retaining highly motivated and professional individuals who provide our residents with the highest level of service.

Apply Today!

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments.

Salary range is between $75,220 to $76,478 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

Applications close 11pm 1 December 2026. We will be actively shortlisting and interviewing during the application period and the position may be awarded before the advertised close date.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Scott Howarth on 0447 564 786.

Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.