Gardener-1

• Full Time, 12mths fixed term position. Located on Camperdown or Darlington Campus

• Exciting opening for a motivated, enthusiastic, and suitably qualified Gardener to join the University of Sydney grounds team

• Base Salary HEO3, $72,966 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The University’s grounds are known for their local heritage and natural beauty. We have an excellent Open Spaces team who manage the maintenance, repair and replacement of the University’s landscape. 

We have an opportunity for an experienced Gardener to join the team and support this outstanding work. You will perform tasks associated with the maintenance and development of the University grounds. You will be ensuring that the University grounds are maintained to a high-quality standard, in a timely, cost-effective manner to meet the needs of our students, staff and visitors.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• perform grounds maintenance tasks on the Campus

• assist in ensuring property, plant & WHS elements are maintained in pristine condition

• adhere to all WH&S Policies and procedures as directed by any Senior Grounds Officer, Grounds Supervisor or Landscape and Grounds Manager

• provide reliable, consistent and professional service (keeps the client informed regularly).

About you

• a certificate III Horticulture, certificate III in Parks & Gardens, Certificate III in Landscape or a Certificate III in Turf

• a C class drivers’ license, and ability to drive a manual vehicle (essential)

• experience in Horticulture including garden maintenance, soft and hard landscaping, as well as a good understanding of work-related trades and how they interrelate

• excellent communication and interpersonal

• ability to work flexible hours, in various locations (including all metropolitan campuses) and in all weather conditions as required

• sound knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite of Applications.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to kevin.lim@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Monday 25 May 2026 11:59 PM