Overview
The Northern Midlands Council are seeking applications from suitable candidates with a passion for horticultural and landscaping. Based at Longford, and working a 9 day fortnight, this role offers work/life balance while contributing to the community.
About us
The Northern Midlands is one of the largest and most diverse municipalities in Tasmania. We serve the community with honesty, integrity and pride to deliver the highest quality services. For more information about our Vision, Values and Mission visit www.nmc.tas.gov.au.
About the role
This is a diverse and hands-on role that will utilise your passion for plants and gardens across the public spaces of our municipality. It involves garden landscaping and daily maintenance.
The successful candidate will have a passion for public gardens and spaces and will possess extensive knowledge of horticulture to provide advice and guidance to the council on all aspects of the garden life cycle, including planning, planting, and pruning.
You will also work with the Parks and Reserves team to ensure all aspects of garden maintenance are undertaken, including trimming and shaping plants, planting, mulching, fertilising, plant and soil health checks, mowing, and basic irrigation.
About you
* Be reliable, self-motivated, able to manage time and work priorities, and be proactive with initiative.
* Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and be driven to achieve a high standard of presentation.
* Must have 1 or more years' professional gardening experience.
* Physically fit to undertake sustained daily outdoor activity.
* Extensive knowledge of Tasmanian conditions and requirements.
* Must have a current Australian driver's licence.
* Must have a Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People clearance, or be able to obtain.
Our Culture and Benefits
We offer a positive, high-performing team environment with a commitment to ongoing learning and development, health, safety and wellbeing. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive workplace.
This position is offered on a full-time basis, working a nine-day fortnight, based at the Longford depot. Terms and conditions of employment, including salary, will be negotiated with the successful applicant in accordance with the Northern Midlands Council Enterprise Agreement. Other benefits include an ADO once a fortnight, 13.5% superannuation, health and well-being initiatives, discounted gym and pool memberships, and learning and development opportunities.
Apply now
Click Apply now to submit your application. Your application should include a current resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
Authorised by Maree Bricknell, Acting General Manager
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