Horticulturalist

Salary: $61,479 - $69,101 p.a. plus 10.5% Super
- Permanent, Full Time
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

**About the role**
This is a **permanent**, **full-time**, Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm position working **38 hours** per week. Located at the **Bomaderry - Works Depot**.

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor - Central Construction, the focus of this position is to:

- Operate allocated plant such as, but not limited to Tractor, hydraulic Gang Mowers, Herbicide Sprayers, Ride-on Mowers, Truck, Water Tankers, hand tools and machines such as but not limited to mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, pumps, brush cutters, herbicide spraying equipment, etc.
- Undertake a variety of tasks such as landscaping installation/maintenance works, hand digging, mowing operations, tree pruning, park maintenance, cleaning, irrigation systems maintenance and installation with the ability to work on above ground platforms and ladders, fencing, traffic control for various parks works.
- May be required to prepare correspondence and written reports.
- Read and understand plans.
- Undertake and provide on-the-job training.
- Achieve high technical quality work unsupervised either individually or in a team environment on a range of projects.
- Responsible for conducting duties in accordance with Council’s Safety Policy and related safe work practice procedures.

**Skills & Experience**
In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

- Trade Certificate Horticulture / Arboriculture or equivalent qualification.
- NSW Class MR Driver’s Licence or equivalent licence valid in NSW.
- Current NSW General Construction induction card (white card) or accepted interstate alternative.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

Council requires applicants for this position to undergo a National Criminal History Check during the recruitment process. This check will be at the expense of Council.

**About Shoalhaven City Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- What are you looking for in a new position?
- Why do you want to work at Shoalhaven City Council?
- This position requires an NSW Working With Children Check, please provide your Working With Children Check number.

**Contact**:Shayne Ashton - Team Supervisor - Central Construction - 02 4429 3783

**Applications Close**:Monday, 10 July 2023 (at Midnight)