Head Gardener
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Head Gardener
Remuneration: $1277.15 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ618281
Applications Close: Sunday, 16th November 2025 at 11.59pm
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Gardener to lead the Gardening and Grounds Maintenance services across Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). This is a fantastic chance to take ownership of the region’s beautiful hospital and community health grounds, supporting a safe, welcoming and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and staff.
About the Opportunity
Based primarily at Gosford Hospital, you will oversee gardening operations across the district including Wyong, Long Jetty and Woy Woy facilities. The role involves supervising a small team of gardeners and contractors to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality garden and landscape maintenance services.
- Lead and support gardening staff and contractors, ensuring safety and consistency across sites.
- Plan, develop, and maintain gardens, lawns, and landscapes at multiple CCLHD locations.
- Design and document sustainable, low-maintenance garden upgrades.
- Manage equipment, suppliers, and maintenance schedules efficiently.
Ensure WHS compliance, complete administrative tasks, and provide horticultural advice to stakeholders.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
You are a motivated and experienced horticultural professional who takes pride in creating well-maintained, attractive and safe outdoor spaces. You will have strong leadership skills, a practical approach to problem solving, and a passion for delivering high standards of workmanship and service. We are looking for someone who has:
- Qualified horticultural professional with experience in large-scale grounds maintenance.
- Skilled in landscape planning, installation, and plant identification.
- Strong leader with excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Committed to safe, high-quality, and customer-focused service delivery.
- Holds (or willing to obtain) NSW Driver’s Licence and White Card; physically fit for outdoor work.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave
- Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Michael Crowhurst
Email: Michael.Crowhurst@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 4320 3948
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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