Parks & Gardens Team Member

9 hours ago

Leongatha, Australia South Gippsland Shire Council Full time

**Job No**:SGSC783**

**Location**:Leongatha***:
**ABOUT US**:
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Ongoing Full Time
- Based from Leongatha depot
- Base salary $67,229 + 11.5% superannuation + maintenance allowance

Do you have a passion for horticulture, enjoy working outdoors and getting your hands dirty? Are you looking for a role that makes a positive impact to the appearance of our towns for our community and visitors to South Gippsland?

Our Parks and Garden team are looking for a suitably experienced, qualified and self motivated team member to assist in the maintenance and protection of key open space assets including parks and gardens.

Key responsibilities include:

- Horticulture maintenance work to ensure compliance with Asset Management Plans and other service levels.
- Safe operation of a variety of plant & equipment currently used in Horticulture maintenance including mowers, brush cutters, spray equipment, and chainsaws.
- Pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance to ensure the safe operation of plant and equipment used.
- Adopting safety procedures that ensure the protection of employees and the public.

**ABOUT YOU**:
You will have knowledge and experience in parks and gardens maintenance, suitable qualifications ideally Certificate 3 in Horticulture, current drivers licence and a good understanding of how to safely and competently undertake open space management duties, including operating a variety of plant and equipment.

You will be known for your excellent attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work well within a team and you must be prepared to work between our depots based in Foster and Leongatha.

**WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US**:

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments

**NEXT STEPS**:
Enquiries to: Rienna Pratten, Supervisor Open Space on 5662 9879.

**Applications close Midnight Sunday 25 May 2025.**:

- Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one._

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