Certificated Groundsperson

**Certificated Groundsperson**:
**Job no**: 499191
**Work type**: Temporary Full Time
**Classification**: Band 4 ($69,560 - $74,316 pa)
**Categories**: Trades & Labour

**About the role**
In this role, you will be expected to carry out allocated tasks to specified standards, to meet customer and divisional expectations for high quality turf maintenance of Councils specialised turf areas, including golf courses, turf wickets and oval maintenance.

**Work type**: Temporary Full Time - 18 months.
**Classification**: Band 4 ($69,560 - $74,316 pa plus super)

Key responsibilities include:

- Operate and maintain horticultural / arboriculture plant and equipment including sprayers, hand/small ride on mowers, small tractors, large ride-on mowers and related machinery in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and practices.
- Undertake horticultural duties in and around Golf Courses and Kardinia Park, including weeding, mowing, minor tree maintenance and weed control.
- Assist Senior Team leader in delivering TAFE education turf programs.
- Spraying of appropriate insecticides, herbicide and fungicides to a regular or modified program as required, in accordance with manufactures recommendations.
- Work within all Council health and safety policies and wear/use personal safety equipment provided.

**About you**
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in maintenance of golf courses and turf areas to a high standard and are proficient in the use of herbicides, insecticides, pesticides and fungicides and the ability to work as part of a team. Wicket preparation experience desired, however not essential.

Essential Experience:

- Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Turf Management)
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- A light truck licence would be an advantage
- A valid employee Working with Children Check

**Child Safety Responsibilities**
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong**
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

**Applications and Enquiries**
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**Advertised**: 24 Sep 2024 2:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 06 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time