Horticultural Labourer X 2

1 week ago

Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia Woollahra Municipal Council Full time
$54,120.06 to $66,943.54 per annum plus 11% superannuation plus $954.22 allowance

  • 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday plus a fortnightly rostered day off
  • Paddington

About the role


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Horticultural Labourer to join our Open Space & Trees team on a permanent full time basis.


As a Horticultural Labourer, you will join close-knit team and work collaboratively to maintain our high profile parks and open spaces throughout the Woollahra Local Government area.


Under the guidance of our highly skilled Horticulturists, your duties will range from from grass cutting, garden maintenance, tree planting, rubbish removal and general labouring works in parks, reserves and the streetscape.


About you


You will have a genuine passion for garden maintenance with relevant labouring experience and practical knowledge in the safe operation of small plant equipment.

You will enjoy getting your hands dirty and thrive in a team environment.

You will be a high a achiever with:

  • Demonstrated relevant general labouring experience including grass cutting, weed control and open space cleaning.
  • Experience in the use and maintenance of small plant equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute and work as part of a team.
  • Welldeveloped communication skills with the ability to liaise with members of the public in high profile areas.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with mínimal supervision.
  • Proven problem solving skills and a willingness to follow issues through to completion.
  • Willingness and experience participating in a culture striving for continuous improvement.
  • Computer literate.
  • Current Class C Driver's Licence.

Desirable Criteria

  • Traffic Control Qualifications
  • Blue and Yellow Card.
  • Construction Induction Card.
  • Chemical Application (Level 3) qualifications.
  • Willingness to study Certificate in Local Government and/or Horticulture.

What's in it for you?


We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.


We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

  • Fortnightly RDO
  • we value your work/life balance
  • High quality training and development opportunities potential to go onto further study in Horticulture
  • Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
  • Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years' of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)

How to apply

  • You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
  • If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
  • You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
  • For further information about the role, please contact _Nola Urquhart, Assets and Park Maintenance Coordinator_ on during business hours.

CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Sunday, 11 February 2024**- Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement._

  • Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication._
  • Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion._
  • We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply._

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