Horticulturist Team Leader

7 months ago

Strathfield, Australia Strathfield Council Full time

**Department**: Engineering & Operations
**Team**: Civic & Open Space
**Employment Status**: Permanent
**Employment Arrangement**: Full-Time, 35 hours per week with access to Council's flexible working arrangements
**Salary**: $65,949.04 - $75,714.48 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience plus 10.5% Superannuation

**About Strathfield Council**

Strathfield Council is centrally located in Sydney’s inner-west, halfway between the Parramatta and Sydney CBD with accessible public transport options and parking available.

As a medium-sized council, we focus on a myriad of Local Government responsibilities which services over 40,000 residents in the Strathfield LGA. Strathfield is home to a myriad of beautiful sports fields and open spaces which is showcased as the pride of the LGA.

Our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability and Safety are at the heart of our organisation and Council emphasises the importance of achieving work-life harmony and developing staff.

**The Position**

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Horticulturist Team Leader to join our Open Space team on a full-time basis**.**

The purpose of the position is to maintain and enhance areas around Strathfield Council’s LGA and conduct horticulturist responsibilities, including but not limited to, pruning, planting, mulching, spraying, mowing and litter collection. The position is also required to assist in other areas of Park & Recreation maintenance programs as required. This position is required to supervise.

To achieve this, the position requires the following duties:

- Undertake and successfully complete applicable Council Management Plan Strategies within “Sustainable Environment”.
- Co-ordinate the conduct of routine tasks in relation to the Horticultural Team by allocating tasks and appropriate resources to deliver services to Council standard.
- Take a lead role in the maintenance and enhancement of areas identified as being Horticulturist responsibilities including, but not limited to, pruning, planting, mulching, spraying, mowing and litter collection.
- Communicate with the Open Space Coordinator, on matters relating to work and maintenance programs to help create an effective work team environment.
- Assist with various tasks, projects and responsibilities of Parks Services so to achieve department objectives.
- Identify and assist with provision of plants required for general landscape requirements & specialist purposes including display beds.
- Plan and organise resources for the horticultural team to accomplish maintenance tasks
- Achieve and maintain consistent high levels of quality customer service.
- Be accountable for working conditions under the control of the position and for detecting any unsafe or unhealthy conditions or behaviour and to take immediate steps to investigate and rectify any risks to health, safety and welfare arising from any work activity.
- Maintain fleet, plant and tools to support operational activities.
- Contribute to the provision of a safe, welcoming and positive environment for customer.
- Complete with Council’s policies and any duties as reasonably requested by Open Space Coordinator.

**About You**:

- Qualifications in Horticulture (minimum TAFE Certificate III in Horticulture Parks and Gardens) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
- A current Class C Driver’s License.
- General Safety (White Card) Induction.
- Chemcert training (AQF 3)
- Relevant qualifications in Landscaping or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- Senior First Aid Certificate (DESIRABLE)
- Current NSW Class MR Driver’s License (DESIRABLE)
- Skid Steer, forklift or front end loader license (DESIRABLE)
- Traffic Control (traffic controller, implement traffic control plans) (DESIRABLE)
- Demonstrated experience in a horticultural role and in the maintenance of all associated plant equipment
- Demonstrated high level of organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, exercise initiative and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated experience in the supervision and leadership of small teams
- Demonstrated level of verbal, numeracy and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in identifying plants
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to quality customer service
- Demonstrate a commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Workplace Health and Safety and Cultural Diversity principles.
- Demonstrated commitment to achieving Councils values and organisational behaviours
- Experience working in Local Government (DESIRABLE)

**Position Description**

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**Staff Benefits**

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**To Apply**

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**_Applications should address the Selection Criteria set out in the position description._**

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