Urban Horticulture Specialist

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Yarra City Council Full time

Yarra City Council is seeking a skilled Urban Horticulture Specialist to join our Open Space Services team. This exciting opportunity allows you to play a key role in protecting and enhancing the City of Yarra's green assets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of all council-owned garden beds, providing advice on horticulture and maintenance to internal and external customers, and assisting the Parks & Gardens Leading Hand in developing and mentoring horticulture apprentices.

We are looking for someone with a proactive work ethic, who is a team player, has great attention to detail, excellent time/record management skills, and an ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of interesting projects related to horticulture and open space.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • Horticultural Trade Certificate 3 or equivalent training and qualifications relevant to the position.
  • A current Victorian or National Light Rigid Driver's License.
  • Workplace First Aid.
  • Traffic controller/worksites traffic management training.
  • Ability to undertake operations on main roads safely and in accordance with road traffic and signage laws.
  • Ability to use all required herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other chemicals in accordance with safe handling procedures.
  • ACUP - Agricultural Chemical Users Permit.

Prior experience working within local or state government departments, as well as previous experience working with the public and external service providers, would be advantageous.

This full-time position offers an estimated salary of $70,000 - $90,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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