Nursery Management Officer

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced nursery professional to take the lead in managing the operations of our plant nursery on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 12 months.

In this position, you will play a vital role in helping to green Blacktown by overseeing staff, managing plant production, coordinating daily workflows, processing orders, and ensuring exceptional customer service. If you have strong experience supervising teams and managing all aspects of plant production, including propagation, growing, maintenance, and pest control, this may be the perfect role for you!

You will be responsible for ensuring the Nursery operates efficiently and cost‑effectively, with a strong focus on maintaining a consistent supply of plants and trees for Council projects and our well‑loved “Tree Give‑Away” program. A key part of the role also involves leading, mentoring, and supporting staff, apprentices, volunteers, and trainees to help them develop their skills and contribute to a positive team environment.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant Post Trade or Advanced Qualifications in a related field
• Suitable experience in a related field
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Chemical Application AQF4or equivalent
• Computer literate
• Class C driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• WorkCover approved Front-end loader accreditation
• WorkCover approved WHS General Construction Induction for Work in NSW
• TAFE Conservation and Land Management (CALM) Certificate
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,621.31 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 30 January 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Belinda Riley on 9839 6722

Internal ref:              BCC1084