Qualified Gardener - Melbourne, Australia - City of Monash

City of Monash

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Job no: 494914

Categories:
Government and Defence

Permanent Full-time Position

Salary from $65,321 + Superannuation + RDO

Based at Notting Hill

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery.

Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced team player to join our Horticultural Services Department as part of the Parks and Gardens team.

About the Role:

As a Qualified Gardener, you will be responsible for the upkeep of the council's gardens and other high profile horticultural assets within the municipality

Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining and curating a range of gardens using sound horticultural skills;
Operation and minor maintenance of horticultural plant and equipment;
Small planting and landscape designs;
Work cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractors; and

Ensure fulfilment of organisational obligations under the OHS Act and relevant Council policies and procedures.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will be highly motivated, friendly, approachable, flexible and hardworking.

You will be a team player who has sound horticultural knowledge and skills with a passion for horticulture and creating great green spaces and places whilst working in an ever-changing environment.

Requirements of the role include:

Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture (Gardens) or other horticultural field;
Experienced in garden maintenance and grass cutting plant and equipment;
Excellent plant identification skills and knowledge of using plants successfully in various horticultural settings;
Weed identification skills and experience managing them in the landscape;
A thirst for horticultural knowledge and desire to improve species diversity in gardens;
Commitment to occupational health and safety and quality control processes;
Farm Chemical User Course - with ACUP preferable;
Current manual Victorian manual drivers' licence;
Medium Rigid Truck licence or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement; and

Traffic management training.

Benefits:

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus.

You will have access to:
Vibrant health and well-being programs;
Employee Assistance Program;
Supportive and accessible management;
Flexible working arrangements;
Training and development opportunities; and

Discounted gym memberships.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications are currently open, with a closing date of Monday 29 April 2024, at 11:55pm.

Enquiries:

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.