Certificated Gardener

Full time, maximum term contract for 12 Months (based on 35 hours per week) Fortnightly RDO Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government About Merri-bek City Council Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep. Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play. About the role Merri-bek City Council is looking for experienced Gardeners as part of Merri-bek City Council's in-house Area Maintenance team. You will play a vital role in helping to maintain our Parks and Open Space for all Merri-bek citizens to enjoy. You will enjoy contact with the community and working with a dynamic team to look after Council's Parks and Reserves and maintenance of landscapes throughout Merri-bek, including our many made and unmade Right of ways (laneways) We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, driven, and passionate about the community and delivering a positive customer experience both internally and externally. Skills and experience require to perform the role Certificate III in Horticulture (Desirable but not mandatory) Extensive experience in landscaping or park maintenance. The ability to use horticultural machinery. Ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrated customer service skills. A current Victorian Driver's Licence and Medium Rigid Level or equivalent would be highly regarded. What the role can offer Fortnightly RDO Extensive opportunities for training & career development Salary sacrifice options A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options Employer-supported study assistance schemes Wellness programs Further support offered for our staff Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday, 26 June 2024. *in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date. Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence. Please have this ready when completing your application. How to apply Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents. *Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council. Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email. Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation. Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture. We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on ****** Our Commitment In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment  to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality. Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement  on our website. Privacy AcknowledgmentMerri-bek City Council's recruitment system, medical, police check, reference checking and onboarding processes are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers unless you request us not to do so.Personal and or health information collected by Council is used for municipal purposes as specified in the Local Government Act 2020. The personal and or health information will be used by Council for these purposes and or related purposes. Council may disclose this information to other organisations if authorised or required by legislation. The applicant understands that the personal and or health information provided is for the above purpose and that they may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information.Please note that the information provided as part of your application will not be accessed by anyone other than the People and Safety Branch and the hiring manager. Acknowledgement By submitting this application, I declare that to the best of my knowledge, the information supplied in this application (including accompanying documents) are true and correct. I understand that if any false or deliberately misleading information is given, or any relevant material withheld, my application will not be progressed, or if I am employed, my employment may be terminated at the discretion of Council. I further understand that any offer of employment is subject to all the pre-employment checks appropriate to the role being completed to the satisfaction of the Council. Consent to Contact Referees I understand that a representative of Merri-bek will contact me to gain my permission to contact any listed referee's before conducting a reference.Preliminary Health DeclarationAll applicants are required to complete a Preliminary Health Declaration as part of the application process. Merri-bek City Council advises that failure to disclose any pre-existing or past relevant physical restrictions, injury or condition, suffered by you which may affect your ability to fulfil inherent requirements of the position(s) applied for may result in you being disentitled to claim compensation. This is in accordance with the current Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act in respect of any further injury or illness, recurrence, exacerbation or aggravation of this injury, disease or condition.Council requires all staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide evidence of this as part of this application. Please note: If you are short listed for an interview, you will be required to present your vaccination certificate for sighting.Working With Children ChecksMerri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and providing environments that are safe for children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. If the role you are applying for requires a Working with Children Check, you will be required to upload a copy of this document as part of your application.Qualifications/LicencesEvidence of relevant qualifications and/or licences as required for the position you are applying for will need to be uploaded as part of your application. Yes I agree to the privacy statement * Personal Details * Required field Title * First name * Last name * E-mail * Digits only or add + for international numbers Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)Questions Work rights: * Australian Permanent Resident Visa Australian Temporary Resident Visa New Zealand Citizen Bridging Visa Student Visa Working Holiday Visa Temporary shortage skills visa Refugee/humanitarian If you answered no to not being an Australian Citizen, Merri-bek City Council will require to conduct a VEVO check through the Department of Home Affairs. Do you consent to this? * Yes No NA Have you lived and/or worked outside of Australia for more than a 12-month period in the past 10 years? (if yes you will be require to complete an international police check as part of the final stages in our recruitment process). Yes No To support culturally safe recruitment processes, do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? * Yes, Aboriginal Yes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander No I do not wish to disclose Do you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process? * Please confirm that you are vaccinated for COVID-19 as this is a requirement of Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.Please note: If you are short listed for an interview, you will be required to present your vaccination certificate for sighting. * Yes No For equity and inclusion reporting we collect information on Gender. Please describe your gender. * Man Women I do not wish to disclose Current Employee Status with Merri-bek City Council: * Have you previously been employed at Merri-bek through an Agency or as a Contractor: * Current Former Not applicable We conduct police checks as part of our recruitment process; do you give Merri-bek permission to conduct this check if your application progresses to the final stage? * Yes No Do you have a valid driver's licence? * Yes No I have read and understand the position description * Yes No I have read and understand the relevant physical requirements of this position in the position description * Yes No Do you have a current or pre-existing physical injury, or medical condition that may prevent you from undertaking the inherent requirements of the role? Disclosure will assist Council to provide reasonable adjustments as appropriate* * Yes No If yes to the above please outline Merri-bek City Council is a diverse organisation, and we support people from priority groups where possible, including those with disabilities. If you require adjustments to the inherent requirements or to perform in the position, please describe.* * You may be required to undertake a medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test prior to offer or commencement, do you give permission for this testing to be conducted? * Yes No Merri-bek City Council advises that failure to disclose any or all relevant physical, medical or any other illness, injury or condition, or any past or pre-existing illness, injury or condition suffered by you which may affect your ability to fulfill inherent requirements of the position(s) applied for may result in you being dis-entitled to claim compensation according to the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 in respect of any further injury or illness, recurrence, exacerbation or aggravation of this injury, disease or condition. * Acknowledge Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. All employees are required to adhere to Council's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policies and Procedures and training will be provided on commencement. *#J-18808-Ljbffr