Are you passionate about creating and maintaining outdoor spaces? Join our Parks Operations team and play a hands‐on role in enhancing the presentation of our city's parks, gardens and public spaces. As a Gardener, you will contribute to the upkeep and improvement of our open spaces, helping deliver high‐quality environments for the community to enjoy.
Benefits
* Two (2) permanent positions available;
* Remuneration of $2,180.38 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,616.46 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%);
* Access to Council's Nine (9) Day Fortnight Arrangement;
* Generous leave entitlements;
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Garden and lawn establishment and maintenance
* Planting, pruning, mowing and tree maintenance
* Irrigation, weed and pest control, and chemical application
* Rehabilitation works and soil management
* Operating and maintaining tools, plant and equipment
* Supporting site safety, traffic management and general upkeep
* Completing relevant documentation and safety records
What You Will Need To Succeed
* Class C Driver's Licence
* White Card (General Construction Induction)
* Experience in gardening or horticulture (Certificate II in Horticulture desirable)
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Strong time management and communication skills
* A commitment to safety, quality work and customer service
In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this.
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
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