Head Gardener Greening Sites
7 days ago
12-month Fixed Term Contract
- Location: Royal Park
- Conservation and Land Management
About the Role
We are now seeking a highly motivated Head Gardener to manage and coordinate the maintenance and development of gardens, high profile horticultural assets and native landscapes/ biodiversity sites within some of the most prestigious and beautiful parks and open spaces in Melbourne.
As Head Gardener you will lead, develop and supervise a Horticultural team to complete all required horticultural maintenance tasks and activities.
**Key responsibilities**:
Plan and organise all required maintenance activities within areas of responsibility
Lead small teams of likeminded horticulturists/bushland managers.
Complete all horticultural maintenance activities to a high standard & as per contract specification
Assist with the installation and maintenance of native landscapes/ biodiversity sites
Assist in the monitoring of tree health throughout the municipality and reporting issues
Provide overall custodianship to allocated areas of responsibility
Provide a single point of contact for council officers, event organisation and contractors
Manage electronic daily schedules and work orders
Actively protect City of Melbourne assets and provide a safe, high quality public environment for residents and visitors within the region, including daily litter removal and waste management.
About You
The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour
A Horticultural or Conservation and Ecosystem management qualification at a minimum AQF Level 4 or suitable equivalent
Current Manual Drivers Licence and Chemical Users Certificate or equivalent
Significant experience in maintenance of high-profile horticultural landscapes, native landscapes, bushland management
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of Qualified and Assistant Gardeners, Apprentices and Trade Assistants in a similar role
When you join us, in addition to a receiving competitive remuneration package, underpinned by our belief in the value of wellbeing, our rewards are designed to benefit all aspects of your life - physical, mental, social, financial and community. These include among other things volunteer leave, flexible salary packing options, Employee Assistance Program, generous Employee Referral Program plus access to discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, travel, shopping, technology, dining and entertainment.
This is a position of trust and responsibility and to support this we will conduct a thorough probity assessment, which includes a national police check as an essential selection component for this role.
About Us
Melbourne is known as one of the world’s most liveable cities, and welcomes millions of visitors each year. Our Parks and Gardens team takes pride in helping Melbourne look its best by delivering first-class horticulture, water management, turf maintenance and infrastructure services across the city’s parks, gardens and open spaces.
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