Description:
We are seeking an experienced individual with a passion for horticulture and maintenance to become an integral part of our team in the beautification, care and maintenance of the City’s parks.
- Remuneration of $2,391.68 gpf with the opportunity to progress to $2,870.02 gpf + superannuation;
- Access to Council’s nine (9) day fortnight arrangement;
- Training and development opportunities; and
- Generous leave entitlements.
Your new role:
This position is responsible for effectively working as part of the Horticulture Team to deliver a high level of presentation for the City’s Gardens including Victory Memorial Gardens, Collins Park Civic Precinct.
Duties of the position include but are not limited:
- Establishment and maintenance of garden and landscape areas including tree maintenance and pest and disease management;
- Establishment and maintenance of gardens and lawns including planting, pruning, mowing weeding, irrigation and soil and sediment control; and
- Utilisation and maintenance of small plant and equipment.
The successful applicant will have:
- Qualifications relevant to the role e.g. Certificate III Horticulture;
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence (MR Licence Desirable);
- Current AQF III Chemical Application Certificate; and
- Current Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 27 April 2025 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 5 May 2025.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Graeme Clark, Team Leader Parks Operations on 0408 149 168.
For further information, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position including a functional health assessment to ensure candidates can meet the inherent physical requirements of the role.
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.