Horticultural Tradesperson

5 days ago

Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia Cumberland Council Full time
About the Role

Cumberland Council is seeking a skilled Horticultural Tradesperson to join our team at the Auburn Botanic Gardens. As a key member of our City Open Spaces team, you will be responsible for maintaining the daily presentation and upkeep of our open spaces, sportsgrounds, playgrounds, and botanical gardens.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake a range of activities to deliver specialist services in the maintenance of Council's Recreational Facilities, including gardens and golf courses.
  • Ensure these open spaces are in excellent condition, safe, and suitable for use by the community.
  • Plan, coordinate resources, and undertake best practice horticultural maintenance and renovation activities, including plant health and turf care, site maintenance.
  • Operate parks maintenance related small plant and equipment, including small hand tools, and power tools.
  • Deal with the public and other staff in a positive and courteous manner at all times.
Requirements
  • Relevant trade qualifications, such as a Trade Based Apprenticeship, Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, Horticulture, Turf Management, or Landscape Construction.
  • Demonstrated experience in park maintenance and parks infrastructure related issues, current trends, industry best-practice, and new developments relating to maintenance services and parks operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate resources, and undertake best practice horticultural maintenance and renovation activities.
  • Demonstrated experience in operating parks maintenance related small plant and equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with the public and other staff in a positive and courteous manner at all times.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and conditions of employment in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
  • Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement.
  • Located at Council's Auburn Botanic Gardens, with occasional travel required across Council worksites.
How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire and attach your resume and any relevant qualifications. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.

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