Permanent - full time role (more than one available) A specific Conservation Ecosystem Management position is also available (in addition to general horticultural positions) Salary Level: CWT4, CWT5, CWT6 depending on formal qualifications and / or experience.
Salary: $75,738 (CWT4), $78,448 (CWT5) or $81,518 (CWT6) per annum (FTE) plus superannuation and annual leave loading 9-day fortnight Study/professional development opportunities Based at: North Plympton What you'll do: Working within our Parks and Gardens team you will provide effective, efficient and high-quality horticulture services to the community and clients of the City of West Torrens.
The specific Conservation Ecosystem Management position will see you working along the 14km stretch of the River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri and expanding biodiversity outcomes across other areas of the City of West Torrens.
Duties may include: Weed eradication and vegetation control Endemic planting and habitat creation Wet land maintenance and improvements Data collection and logging General horticulture maintenance The general horticulture role will see you undertake a variety of tasks on a daily basis, focussing primarily on general landscaping maintenance duties such as: Grass cutting, weed eradication, fertilising and landscaping Planting, mulching, watering, pruning of streetscapes, feature landscapes, roadside verges, parks and reserve area Development of biodiversity sites Tree planting and minor pruning Minor irrigation and turf/sports fields maintenance Who you are: As this role is hands on, it's important that you have the capacity to undertake manual work.
You'll need to have great communication skills (both written and verbal), be dependable, motivated and have a high standard of Work, Health and Safety for you and your colleagues.
As each workday provides a new challenge, you must be able to adapt to changing situations as they arise and can work as part of a team and have excellent time and organisational skills.
You must also have the minimum essential qualifications and/or relevant experience as per the following: Essential qualifications for Salary Level CWT 4: Demonstrated competencies in all activities in a similar role with no formal relevant qualification (Level CWT4).
Work Zone Traffic Management Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
Essential qualifications for Salary Level CWT 5: Certificate III or Trade qualifications in Horticulture and demonstrated competencies in all activities in a similar role (Level CWT5).
Work Zone Traffic Management Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
Essential qualifications for Salary Level CWT 6: High level of demonstrated experience in relevant field.
Experience in landscaping, biodiversity and general horticulture works.
Hold a minimum of Certificate III in a relevant field or a higher-level qualification.
Work Zone Traffic Management Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
In accordance with the requirements of this role, a C Class Driver's licence – minimum MR, (Medium Rigid), and a National Police Clearance (within 6 months of issue) will also be required as part of the recruitment process.
Note: The CWT is a COVID-19 vaccinated workplace, so if successful in gaining employment with the CWT you will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status indicating you have received your two primary doses (or three primary doses if immunocompromised) or alternately your SA Health approved vaccination exemption.
City of West Torrens' proposition, 'Beyond the Paycheque' We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace for all employees, ensuring all are treated fairly and respectfully.
We encourage and support a workplace that values individual differences, experiences and perspectives and aim to foster these to achieve organisation and individual benefit.
We are committed to achieving and maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation.
We promote diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time.
Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes.
The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
We value staff well-being and professional development and offer a range of benefits and support that help balance work and life.
In addition to salary, you are supported with.
Excellent work-life balance with a 40-hour working week and monthly rostered day off (for full time employees).
Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund.
A holistic health and well-being program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
Free access up to 3 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.
Journey accident insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Corporate uniform allowance.
Study assistance.
Learning and development opportunities.
On-site car parking.
So are you interested?
If you can picture yourself working with our City Operations department to provide a valuable service to our community, click on the position description to find out more about this opportunity.
Enquiries to Tim Pudney - Parks and Gardens Coordinator on (08) 8416 6366.
How do you apply?
Respond to the questions below then submit a cover letter, resume, a copy of your vaccination record, police clearance (if available), driver's licence (minimum class MR), WZTM ticket (if available) and your relevant qualification (if applicable).
Closing Date: Monday 2 December 2024 at 9:00am Apply Now