About the Role
We are seeking a qualified and experienced person to undertake a range of horticultural activities throughout the municipality. Reporting to the Parks & Reserves Supervisor, this role is hands‐on in every aspect of keeping parks and reserves beautiful, safe, and welcoming. Your day‐to‐day work will include:
* Planting and Landscaping: Helping to establish and care for gardens, trees, and lawns in public parks and reserves.
* Weed and Pest Control: Keeping outdoor spaces healthy and attractive by managing weeds and pests.
* Mowing and Grounds Maintenance: Operating equipment to keep lawns and open areas neat, tidy, and safe for public use.
* Hedge Maintenance: Undertaking routine trimming, shaping, and upkeep of Council hedges to maintain presentation, plant health, and safety across streetscapes and public spaces.
* General Upkeep: Assisting with cleaning, minor repairs, and overall presentation of parks and reserves.
* Machinery Operation: Safely using tools and machinery such as mowers, chainsaws, and brush‐cutters as part of duties.
* Supporting the Team: Working collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to deliver high standards for community spaces.
This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and values contributing to the local environment.
About You
You will be a self‐motivated team player who has a good work ethic and good time management, good communication skills, and a commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of those around you. To be successful you will have:
* At least 1 year's experience in a similar role (essential).
* A Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens (desirable).
* Experience with operation of plant and equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, and brush‐cutters.
* Physical fitness to perform manual duties, including safely lifting up to 15 kg unassisted.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
* Current manual driver's licence.
* Willingness to undergo a pre‐employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing) to determine physical fitness to perform the role.
Additional competencies to operate various civil construction plant and machinery will be looked upon favourably.
Our Culture and Benefits
We offer a positive and high‐performing team to support and assist you in the role. We have a genuine commitment to ongoing learning and development, providing opportunities to diversify and grow, and we have a genuine concern for your health, safety and wellbeing. We are an equal‐opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive workplace.
Terms and conditions of employment, including salary, will be negotiated with the successful applicant and in accordance with the Northern Midlands Council Enterprise Agreement. Other benefits include an RDO once a fortnight, 13.5% superannuation, health and wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym and pool membership, and learning and development opportunities.
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