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Certified Horticultural Specialist

2 months ago

Melton, Australia Shoalhaven City Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Certified Horticultural Specialist to join our team at Shoalhaven City Council. As a key member of our Open Space Management team, you will play a critical role in planning, preparing, and implementing landscape improvements across our city.

Key Responsibilities
  • Concept Development: Prepare and present concepts and sketches for planned improvements, utilizing your expertise in horticulture and landscape design.
  • Machinery Operation: Ensure the safe operation of machinery and equipment, adhering to Occupational Health and Safety requirements and best practices.
  • Implementation and Quality Systems: Assist in the implementation of quality systems, including the maintenance of plant and equipment, and contribute to the development of Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
  • Plant Maintenance: Assist in the completion of plant maintenance checklists and perform routine maintenance on plant and machinery.
  • Auditing and Reporting: Contribute to the auditing processes of the council by reporting hazards, faults, defects, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Requirements
  • Industry Experience: Industry-related trade qualification or apprenticeship in Horticulture or an associated discipline is required.
  • Experience in Open Space Management: Experience in the delivery of minor improvement works in public open space and private industry.
  • Landscape Design and Construction: Experience with garden and landscape design and construction.
  • Equipment Operation: Experience in the safe operation of equipment and machinery in a commercial environment.
  • Driver's Licence: Current valid Victorian Driver's Licence.
Benefits
  • Staff Benefits: 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year, 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours, extensive career development and leadership programs, 16 weeks paid parental leave, and 3 weeks paid secondary carer leave.
  • Wellbeing Initiatives: Family room available, including breastfeeding facilities, and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Subsidised Uniforms: Subsidised uniforms for employees.