Apply now Job no: 499407
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 3 ($64,827 - $68,852 pa)
Categories: Trades & Labour
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for the effective and sustainable management of Council's open and outdoor spaces including community parks, reserve assets, streetscapes, and recreational spaces.
Key responsibilities include: Follow all reasonable directions given by the Team Leader and other more senior staff in accordance with operational requirements which may include, but is not limited to, weeding, mowing, propagation, spraying of appropriate insecticides, herbicides and fungicides to a regular or modified program as required.Undertake tasks including site preparation, planting, maintenance, and liaising with community groups and the public.Operate and maintain plant and equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, sprayers, hand/small ride on mowers, small tractors and related machinery, in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws/regulations, codes of practice and applicable directives.Work within all Council health and safety policies and procedures.Display a positive personal contribution in assisting the City Parks and Gardens Unit in providing a customer-focused service and commercially driven operation.Effectively and efficiently record maintenance works undertaken time sheets and plant sheets or recorded on Councils Management Maintenance system.Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a trade recognised Certificate III in Horticulture or Certificate III in Parks & Gardens or equivalent, and/or extensive experience in a range of horticultural activities, as well as the following experience:
Good knowledge of a range of plant material including their growing conditions and maintenance requirements and ability to further develop knowledge through research and practical observation.Extensive experience in the broad range of horticultural maintenance activities performed in the Parks environment.Experience in operating a range of Park's Maintenance plant and equipment.Current Working with Children check.If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!
Child Safety Responsibilities
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments.
Diversity and Inclusion
At the City, we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.
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Advertised: 08 Jan 2025 12:30 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Jan 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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