Gardener
Full Time
$58,552 + super
We are excited to seek the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced gardener who is keen to make a significant contribution to our parks, gardens, and streetscapes. Council is seeking a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude who is customer focused and demonstrates initiative and drive.
In this role you will be required to undertake garden development and maintenance to ensure the presentation of public areas continue to be maintained to a high standard. You will need to hold a Certificate III in Horticulture and have demonstrated experience in amenity horticulture involving the development and maintenance of garden beds, playgrounds, turf areas and irrigation systems.
You will hold excellent communication skills and the ability to work with limited supervision. Experience operating vehicles, mechanical plant and specialised horticulture equipment is required. A current driver licence is essential, and a Medium Rigid licence is desirable. Council requires all staff to demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices and procedures.
A detailed Position Description is available below. Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Ricky Eykenboom, Horticulture Coordinator on 0418 320 153.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of their Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate prior to commencement.
Applications close Monday 31st October 2022 at 3pm.
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
When submitting your application, you will need to include:
- Your current contact details;
- A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
- A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
- A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
- Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.