Career Opportunities: Leading Hand (Open Space Queens Park) (3690)
Requisition ID3690 – Posted – Parks – Full Time
Council's Field Services section are on the lookout for an enthusiastic, skilled horticultural professional to help care for and enhance the turf and gardens across our high profile parks and open spaces.
Bring your energy, passion for outdoor work and hands‐on horticultural expertise to a team that takes pride in keeping our community's parks vibrant, healthy and welcoming.
Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain turf areas and gardens and assist with minor landscape construction works
* Identify and treat diseases and weeds in turf and garden plants
* Support the team to complete scheduled maintenance activities
Qualifications
* Current C Class Driver Licence
* Current QLD ACDC Licence, or be able to obtain within three months of appointment
* Certificate III in Horticulture or related field with demonstrated relevant experience would be an advantage
* Ability to work in line with our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership
Upon commencement, the successful candidate will need to be immunised against Q Fever (if not already immunised) and pass a respirator fit test before wearing a tight‐fitting respirator at regular intervals during their employment. Workers must be clean‐shaven or have only facial hair that does not interfere with the fitting surfaces and valve of the respirator.
Benefits
This is a permanent full‐time role with a salary commencing at $71,190 plus 12.5% superannuation.
* 9‐day fortnight: Every second weekend is a long weekend
* Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
* Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
* Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
* Health and well‐being: Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
* Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
* Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more
About Us
Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state's fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.
Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision.
'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'
We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.
If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
Application Process
* A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
* A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences, tickets, qualifications, certificates and visa that you hold
Pre‐Employment Screening
Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre‐employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.
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