Gardener (Tree Maintenance)

6 days ago

Turvey Park, Australia City of Wagga Wagga Full time

**Closing date**: 27/04/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Location**: Parks and Strategic Operations Depot - MacLeay Street, Turvey Park NSW 2650 - Wiradjuri Country

**Department**: Infrastructure - Parks and Strategic Operations

**Employment type**: Permanent Full-time

Join our dynamic team as a Gardener in our Tree Maintenance Team

Are you passionate about trees and nature? Do you have a green thumb and a desire to contribute to the beauty and health of our urban landscape?

We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Gardener to join our Tree Maintenance Team in delivering a high level of presentation for the City’s parks, gardens, reserves, sportsgrounds, streetscapes, and roadsides.
- Remuneration of $2,116.86 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,540.23 gross per fortnight + superannuation (11.5%).
- Access to Council’s nine (9) day fortnight arrangement.
- Generous leave entitlements; and
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.

**Your new role**:
As a Gardener, within our tree maintenance team you will be responsible for working collaboratively within the Parks & Strategic Operations Team to deliver high-level presentation for the City’s sports grounds, parks, gardens, reserves, streetscapes, and roadsides.

Duties of the position include but are not limited:

- Collaborate with team members to develop and implement effective gardening and tree care plans, including maintenance schedules and rehabilitation projects.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, following proper protocols and utilising appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

**What you will need to succeed**:
We are looking for someone with:

- A Class C Drivers Licence and a General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) (Essential).
- Hold or willing to obtain qualifications relevant to the role i.e. SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Cards - Traffic Controller (TCR) and Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP), Certificate of Competency - Chainsaw Trim and Cut Felled Trees, Trim Trees using a Polesaw and AQF Level 3 Chemical Accreditation (Desirable).
- Previous experience as a Gardener, preferably with a focus on tree maintenance, arboriculture, and general gardening.
- Have strong customer service skills, including effective communication and problem-solving.
- In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this_._

**What is next?**

Applications close **Sunday, 27 April 2025**at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing **Monday, 28 April 2025.**

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact **Andrew Oliver, Supervisor Tree Planning & Management on 02 6926 9612 or 0419 289 921.**

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