Overview
Full Time | 9 Day Fortnight | 36 hours per week
Salary: $2,491.72 – $2,725.44 per fortnight excluding allowances plus superannuation
Position Brief – Horticulturist
About The Team
Open Space Maintenance's role is to provide maintenance services to ensure that parks and recreational facilities are maintained to a high standard and meet agreed levels of service with the Asset Custodians via Partnering Agreements. These maintenance operations are achieved through Area Coordinators, including the planning and implementation of maintenance programs for streetscapes, parklands, sporting fields, and roadsides. We also provide professional advice to various customers on the construction and maintenance of park infrastructure, open space areas and roadsides.
About The Role
Based at the Coombabah Depot, you will work as part of a team responsible for maintaining and enhancing parks, landscaped and recreational spaces within the City's open space regions and road network.
* Planting, pruning, mulching, hedging, removing green waste, spraying herbicides/weed removal and operating equipment such as leaf blowers, chainsaws, and pole saws.
* Demonstrate behaviours that contribute to a positive and successful team.
* Follow established work practices and consistently deliver high quality work.
The successful applicants will be appointed at the appropriate level based on qualifications, skills and experience between Level 2 and Level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award - Operational.
What We're Looking For
* Cert II in Horticulture / Conservation & Landcare Management / Arboriculture or related discipline, OR a minimum of 1 year industry experience
* MR Class Drivers Licence (Mandatory)
* General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory)
* Be a team player with strong communication skills
* High level of motivation and initiative, with the ability to work unsupervised
* Ability to work productively in a team environment and foster good relationships with other team members
* Sound physical health to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of the position
Benefits
* 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight
* Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
* 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
* A stable working environment with job security
* A professional, inclusive work environment with modern equipment
* Uniform, tools and PPE provided
* A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
* Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
* Clear paths for career progression and advancement – opportunities for leadership positions or upskilling with specialised training
Other Information
Our selection process may include one-way video interview, interviews via Microsoft Teams, reference checks, and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.
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