Qualified Gardener

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia City Of Hobsons Bay Full time

**Permanent - Full time**

**Salary: Band 3 - $63,329 to 67,440 pro rata + superannuation**

**Role includes an RDO**

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated individual to join Hobsons Bay City Council to assist with maintaining the heritage listed Williamstown Botanic Gardens. This is an ongoing, full-time position, based at the Gardens.

**What you'll be working on**
- The Qualified Gardener is responsible for undertaking a wide range of horticultural tasks including specialised plant maintenance, turf maintenance, garden bed renovations, weeding, mulching, minor irrigation repairs to a high standard and in accordance with industry practices and standards.
- This exciting position will be to assist with work and maintenance programs ensuring programmed maintenance and horticultural activities are aligned with heritage principles of Williamstown Botanic gardens.
- Operation of a wide range of mechanical plant and equipment, and routine maintenance of such plant.
- Contribute to the implementation of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens Master Plan 2018 recommendations.
- Undertake all work in accordance with occupational health and safety protocols.

**What you need to succeed**
- Recognised Trade or Horticulture certificate or equivalent experience.
- Plant identification skills.
- Agricultural Chemical Users Permit or Chemicals Certificate.
- Experience in working in botanic gardens or public gardens.
- Experience performing manual work and working effectively within a team environment.
- Victorian driver's license.

**Why you should apply**

Williamstown Botanic Gardens is one of Victoria's first public gardens. A place of outstanding beauty and rich history, the Gardens have been an integral part of Williamstown's social and cultural life for more than 160 years.
The gardens retain strong Victorian and Edwardian characteristics, a magnificent tree collection and a rich tapestry of under plantings. Williamstown Botanic Gardens is in a strong position with works being guided by a Master Plan and the Gardens are continuing to embark on the next stage of their development - building what is already a valuable resource into one of Victoria's premier Botanic Gardens.

**How to apply**

follow the links to send us:

- your cover letter
- and resume
- Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document.

The position description can be accessed below

Applications will be accepted until 11:30PM on 20th October 2024.

**Pre-Employment Requirements**

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**Make an impact that matters**

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you're ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

**What can we offer**

Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us

And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.

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