Description:
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- Be a part of a dynamic, versatile and adaptive team.
- Make a difference to the community every day with this high performing team.
- Amazing employee benefits.
- Full time position located in Dingley Village, Victoria.
- Band 3 Salary - $67,101.55 - $71,520.49 per annum, plus superannuation
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
The Open Space department is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all Sportsgrounds, Reserves, Playgrounds, Horticulture, Urban Forrest, Foreshore and Bushland assets within the municipality.
The Horticulture team is responsible for creating and maintaining garden beds and vegetation within council reserves, roadsides, shopfronts, council buildings and sports grounds.
The role
We are seeking an Open Space professional to join the Horticulture Team. Reporting to the Horticulture Crew Leader, your role is to:
- Support your Crew Leader and team in maintaining Kingston's open space garden beds
- Help foster an environment that encourages open communication, sharing of ideas and feedback
- Perform horticultural tasks such as planting, mulching, pruning, weeding and feeding
- Carry out tasks with safe and efficient use of hand tools and various machinery
- Communicate effectively within the team to undertake scheduled and reactive works
Your Skills and Experience
- Certificate 3 Horticulture or similar
- Chemical Certificate Accreditation
- MR licence desirable
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of
We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
What we can offer
This position will be considered for full time permanent employment.
The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including:
- wellbeing initiatives
- discounted gym membership
- social club events
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers,
- salary packaging
- study/development assistance
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- discounted health insurance
- access to an accrued day off every four weeks (available to full time employees only)
How to Apply
Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
If you require further information after reviewing the position description, please contact Chris Nicholson - ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.