The Role:Assist with the designated landscaping including garden construction, minor concrete construction, leveling, drainage, and fencing.Assist with the safe handling and application of chemical sprays for total vegetation control.
Provide technical advice to other Gardeners in the appropriate use of chemical applications.Assist undertake repair and maintenance of gardening equipment and machinery.Key Skills:Knowledge of horticultural practices or ability to acquire knowledge including areas such as:Planning and undertaking of workProgrammed maintenanceCurrent horticultural practicesMaintenance of gardening tools and equipmentPlant health and pest and disease managementThe Team:The Mersey Community Hospital based in Latrobe Tasmania is a modern 160 bed facility providing high quality healthcare and specialist services to the community.
The facility provides acute services for the NW region.The Horticulturalist role is paramount to the success of the site in ensuring that our facility is maintained and well presented to ensure high quality healthcare is provided to our community.As site Horticulturalist you will work alongside a multidisciplined team who provide an extensive range of expertise in plant and equipment within the North West region.
The department is responsible for the maintenance and provision of the following services:CarpentryPaintingPlumbingElectricalMechanicalMinor New WorksWhy Tasmania:The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services.
Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.
Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients.
It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.Details of Appointment:Permanent full time, day worker, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.Salary: $71,661 to $77,455 per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Benefits available to eligible candidates:Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Eligibility:Desirable requirements: Current Driver's Licence.How to Apply:Apply Online.
Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.For More Information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Josh FraserRegional Manager - Facilities Management and Engineering ServicesPhone number: 0428 321 080Email address: it is Like Working at the Department of Health:Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.
Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does.
This allows us to instill trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
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