As a Gardener, immerse yourself in amenity horticulture, contributing to the beauty of Parks, Streets, and Council facilities. Maintain irrigation systems, implement planting programs, and ensure the highest standards in greenery. Be part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing our community spaces.
**Benefits**:
- Work with a Local Council
- 5-month assignment with the possibility of extension
- Located in Dandenong VIC
- $33.65 per hour + super
- Opportunity to work in diverse weather conditions
- Contribution to annual and perennial planting programs
- Development of new garden beds and renovation projects
**About You**:
- Recognized trade certificate or equivalent in Horticulture
- Certificate 3 or above in a relevant field
- Experience in amenity horticulture, including irrigation system maintenance
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of plant cultural requirements and diversity in the workplace
- Preparedness to work in adverse weather conditions, on weekends, public holidays, and after hours
- Skills in safe operation of plant and equipment
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Perform Horticulture tasks in Parks, Streets, and Council facilities
- Implement annual and perennial planting programs
- Contribute to the design of new garden beds and renovation work
- Maintain high-quality garden beds and irrigation systems
- Ensure compliance with Codes of Practice and Safe Operating Procedures
- Demonstrate preparedness to work in adverse weather conditions, weekends, public holidays, and after hours
- Compliance and Pre-requisites:_
- Police Check
- WWCC (desirable, not mandatory)
- Pre-employment screening (PES)/functional assessment
- Copy of driver's license
- Copy of trade qualification or degree
- COVID vaccine not mandatory