Horticulture Tradesperson - Parks

Group and Team: Open Space, Parks and Reserves
Location: Cleary's Gates Depot
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Trades Level 1
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $74,827 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off. 
• Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%. 

About the role

As a valued member of the Parks and Reserves team, you will help maintain and enhance Hobart’s parks, gardens and reserves, contributing to attractive, safe and welcoming public spaces for the community to enjoy. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will deliver high-quality horticultural outcomes while supporting the ongoing care and improvement of the City’s diverse landscapes.

Role accountabilities include: 

• Maintaining and enhancing parks, gardens and reserves, including heritage parks and natural environments.
• Contributing to high-quality horticultural displays that enhance the amenity and presentation of the City of Hobart.
• Following work programs and completing required documentation accurately and on time.
• Undertaking regular inspections of park assets, identifying faults or damage, and reporting issues promptly.
• Working collaboratively within the team to deliver quality places and facilities that support recreation, social connection and healthy living.

Learn more about the role in the position description:  Position Description

About you

The desired applicant will hold a Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30710) or a related qualification, along with a current Driver Licence and Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. You bring proven experience within the horticulture industry and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes across parks, gardens and public open spaces.

You are an organised and proactive horticultural professional with demonstrated experience planning, prioritising and delivering work programs across multiple sites. Your sound knowledge of plant species, horticultural maintenance practices, irrigation systems, and the operation of small plant and equipment enables you to consistently achieve high standards of presentation and care.

You thrive in a team environment, working collaboratively with colleagues, sharing workloads and contributing positively to team success. With a passion for horticulture and creating attractive, welcoming public spaces, you take pride in delivering quality services that enhance the community's enjoyment of Hobart's parks, reserves and gardens.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people.  The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Heather Huxley, Parks and Reserves Team, on 0408 054 689 or email heather.huxley@hobartcity.com.au 

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 4 October 2026.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.