Gardener (Sportsgrounds, Parks & Gardens) - Ryde, Australia - City of Ryde Council

City of Ryde Council

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Ryde, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Excellent work/life balance opportunities | RDO every 3 weeks:

Interesting and varied Garden Maintenance work:

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Employer of Choice

About Us

The City of Ryde was recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards and is home to Macquarie Park which is poised to become the fourth largest GDP producing centre in Australia by 2036.

We also enjoy pristine riverfronts and bushland, world-class hospitals, and a leading University. Importantly, we are home to over 13,000 businesses and around 130,000 hard-working, compassionate, and enterprising people.

About the Role

In this role you will maintain Gardens by mowing, edging, weeding, pruning, planting, mulching and pest control across the City of Ryde Local Government Area.

You will also assist with turfed areas including field preparation, turf maintenance, and irrigation operation.

Your annual salary will range between
$52,654 - $68,450 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Key Requirements

Certificate 3 level qualification in horticulture or equivalent relevant experience
WHS General Induction Certificate
Current driver's licence (class C)
Experience in park maintenance and noxious weed control

Please note:
In line with Council's COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Culture & Benefits

Enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
Uniform and equipment supplied
Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
18 weeks paid parental leave
3 extra grant days at Christmas
Annual performance reviews and Award increases
Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
Various health & wellbeing initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

How to apply

Closing Date:
Sunday 17 December 2023 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Richie Griffiths, Senior Coordinator Sportsgrounds, Parks and Gardens for a confidential discussion.

**City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety