Qualified Gardener

10 hours ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia City of Greater Geelong Full time $66,631 - $68,775 per year
Qualified Gardener

Job no: 500000

Work type: Permanent Full Time

Classification: Band 3 - Commencing at $68,775 pa

Categories: Trades & Labour

About the role

In this role, you will carry out horticultural and maintenance tasks, operate and maintain equipment safely, and support the Parks team in delivering high-quality, customer-focused services. You will also engage with the community and ensure accurate records of work are maintained.

Work type: Permanent full time

Classification: Band 2 commencing at $66,631 pa plus super (unqualified).

Band 3 commencing at $68,775 pa plus super (qualified).

Key responsibilities include:

  • Follow all reasonable directions given by the Team Leader and other more senior staff in accordance with operational requirements which may include, but is not limited to, weeding, mowing, propagation, spraying of appropriate insecticides, herbicides and fungicides to a regular or modified program as required.
  • Undertake tasks including site preparation, planting, maintenance, and liaising with community groups and the public.
  • Operate and maintain plant and equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, sprayers, hand/small ride on mowers, small tractors and related machinery, in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws/regulations, codes of practice and applicable directives.
  • Work within all Council health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Effective and efficient recording of maintenance works undertaken, time sheets, plant sheets and recorded on Councils Management Maintenance system.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a Certificate III in Horticulture / Certificate III in Parks and Gardens or similar, or a genuine passion for horticultural maintenance in the parks environment with the commitment to undertake funded training to gain your qualification.

Essential Experience:

  • Experience in a range of horticultural activities preferably in a maintenance role.
  • Good knowledge of a range of plant material including their growing conditions and maintenance requirements and ability to further develop knowledge through research and practical observation.
  • Extensive experience in the broad range of horticultural maintenance activities performed in the Parks environment.
  • Ability to embrace technology and new ways of working.
  • Current Working with Children check (employee)
  • A current Victorian medium truck licence (desirable).
  • Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Enquiries: Peter Arundell | Parks Operational Leader |

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

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Advertised: 16 Sep :00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 29 Sep :55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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