Qualified Gardener

• Permanent Full-time Position
• Salary from $65,321 + Superannuation + RDO
• Based at Notting Hill

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced team player to join our Horticultural Services Department as part of the Parks and Gardens team. 

About the Role:

As a Qualified Gardener, you will be responsible for the upkeep of the council's gardens and other high profile horticultural assets within the municipality. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and curating a range of gardens using sound horticultural skills;
• Operation and minor maintenance of horticultural plant and equipment;
• Small planting and landscape designs;
• Work cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractors; and
• Ensure fulfilment of organisational obligations under the OHS Act and relevant Council policies and procedures.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will be highly motivated, friendly, approachable, flexible and hardworking. You will be a team player who has sound horticultural knowledge and skills with a passion for horticulture and creating great green spaces and places whilst working in an ever-changing environment.

Requirements of the role include:

• Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture (Gardens) or other horticultural field;
• Experienced in garden maintenance and grass cutting plant and equipment;
• Excellent plant identification skills and knowledge of using plants successfully in various horticultural settings;
• Weed identification skills and experience managing them in the landscape;
• A thirst for horticultural knowledge and desire to improve species diversity in gardens;
• Commitment to occupational health and safety and quality control processes;
• Farm Chemical User Course - with ACUP preferable;
• Current manual Victorian manual drivers’ licence;
• Medium Rigid Truck licence or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement; and
• Traffic management training.

Benefits:

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:

• Vibrant health and well-being programs;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Supportive and accessible management;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Training and development opportunities; and
• Discounted gym memberships.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications are currently open, with a closing date of Monday 29 April 2024, at 11:55pm.

Enquiries:
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Rebecca Heath on 9815 3783 or at Rebecca.Heath@monash.vic.gov.au.

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.