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Job no: 495325
Categories: Government and Defence, Trades and Services
Permanent Full-time PositionSalary from $66,824 + Superannuation + RDO + Overtime availableBased at Notting HillApplications close Wednesday 29 January 2025The City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery.
Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
The Parks and Gardens Team work within the Horticulture Department to present our great green spaces for the enjoyment of the community.
About the Position We are looking for an experienced person to join our team and help keep council's gardens, parks, traffic devices and shop fronts beautiful for our community.
This will include:
Maintaining and curating a range of gardens using sound horticultural skillsOperation and minor maintenance of horticultural plant and equipmentSmall planting and landscape designsWork cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractorsWorking to the highest levels of safety and presentation to improve the amenity for our communitySkills and Experience To be successful in this role you will be highly motivated, friendly, approachable, flexible and hardworking.
You will be a team player who has sound horticultural knowledge and skills with a passion for horticulture and creating great green spaces and places whilst working in an ever-changing environment.
Requirements We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly and flexible approach, as well as a:
Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture (Gardens) or other horticultural fieldExperience in garden maintenance and grass cutting plant and equipmentExcellent plant identification skills and knowledge of using plants successfully in various horticultural settingsWeed identification skills and experience managing them in the landscapeA thirst for horticultural knowledge and desire to improve species diversity in gardensCommitment to occupational health and safety and quality control processesFarm Chemical User Course - with ACUP preferableMedium Rigid Truck license or willingness to obtain within 3 months of commencementHow to Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications close Wednesday 29 January 2025, at 11:55pm.
Monash Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ****** We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse. Advertised: 14 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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