Job No: NSC741
Location: Narrabri
Make a difference within the community Work alongside dedicated and experienced Gardeners $61,932.83 - $68,532.77 per annum plus superannuation Permanent full-time Are you passionate about creating beautiful public spaces?
Ready to join a dynamic team where you can use your skills in horticulture and landscaping?
This is your opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of Narrabri's parks and public spaces to maintain the beauty and functionality of our community!
About Us Narrabri Shire Council is a vibrant and growing regional council located in the heart of North-West NSW.
Known for its stunning landscapes, active community, and welcoming lifestyle, Narrabri offers the perfect blend of career growth and country living.
We take pride in maintaining beautiful public spaces, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our dedicated team of gardeners.
About the Role As a Gardener with Narrabri Shire Council, you'll be part of a supportive team working across the township and surrounding Shire.
You'll play an essential role in ensuring the Council's parks, reserves, cemeteries, and public spaces are always looking their best.
In this role, you will:
Maintain garden beds, sports fields, and open spaces by mowing, slashing, trimming, tree pruning, and weed spraying. Care for lawns/turf and operate irrigation systems to keep our public spaces lush and green. Identify and control plant diseases, pests, and other threats to ensure healthy landscapes. Participate in landscape design and construction activities to create vibrant outdoor public spaces. Ensure all equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and utility vehicles, is operated and maintained correctly. About You As our ideal candidate you will:
Be a highly motivated, driven individual, with relevant qualifications in parks and gardens, horticulture, or landscape design. Have demonstrated experience within horticulture and landscaping with a proven record of achievements. Further Enquiries Enquiries regarding this position should be directed to Craig Devine, Acting Manager Parks and Open Space, (02) 6799 6866. How to Apply If you are interested in this position with Narrabri Shire Council, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, simply follow the instructions below:
Complete the information below as requested. Attach your resume, covering letter, license, and qualifications. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.
Closing date for applications This position closes at 5:00pm on Friday, 4 October 2024. Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date or extend without prior notice. Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community, and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Narrabri Shire Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all people within our workplace.
Please note that the successful applicant must be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment with Narrabri Shire Council or provide evidence of an authorised medical contraindication.
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