Lead Horticulturalist

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Closing Date:

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Lead Horticulturalist - Urban Landscape

• Permanent Full Time
• 38 hours per week
• Salary range from $83, $90, % superannuation + allowances
• Award and superannuation increase from July 202
• Flexible work conditions including fortnightly RDO or 4 day work week

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined.

Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other.

Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let's get something started

• Campbelltown City Council _is a progressive and innovative organisation in a City surrounded by green spaces and bushland, providing services to a vibrant and diverse community. We have a cohesive and collaborative culture that thrives on having an impact on the local community for the greater good.

About Role:

As our community is growing, as is our need to expand our team and we are looking for an energetic, positive and experienced Lead Horticulturalist to join our team.

What we are seeking:

• Demonstrated practical field experience and qualifications (Certificate III or higher) Horticulture.
• Current Class MR Drivers licence.
• Construction Induction Certificate (NSW White Card)
• Advanced knowledge of horticultural work and horticultural best practices.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing horticultural maintenance programs in relation to high profile/public domain.
• Ability to assess and prepare reports on horticultural and city presentation maintenance programs.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in a wide range of horticultural maintenance services, including pest and disease control, minor landscape design, weed management, and plant nutrition.
• High level awareness of Work, Health and Safety, environmental and risk identification aspects related to open space horticulture work.
• Extensive experience in supervising a team responsible for the presentation of a city, large garden or estate.
• Previous experience in and demonstrated ability to manage a work team, motivate staff, resolve conflict, and coordinate the work of others.
• Proven interpersonal and customer service management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to enquiries from a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of city presentation issues.
• Skills and experience in maintaining regional parklands or other landscapes with high visitation usage
• Demonstrated experience in developing specifications and specialist advice regarding urban forest/parklands/horticultural assets.
• Extensive experience in the use of horticultural equipment and plant.
• Commitment to living our values of
  respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and
  optimism

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you'll receive the following benefits:

• Permanent Full Time
• 38 hours per week
• Salary range from $83, $90, % superannuation + allowances
• Award and superannuation increase from July 202
• Flexible work conditions including fortnightly RDO or 4 day work week
• Generous leave provisions
• Exciting career development opportunities

Key contact:
For further information on this position, please contact
Steve Browne - Section Leader Regional Facilities on

Applications Close:

Sunday 16 June 202- Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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