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Horticulturist

3 months ago

Rockingham, Australia City of Rockingham Full time

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area.  We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.  These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Responsible for assisting in the implementation of the City’s winter tree planting program for parks, reserves and streetscapes, you will need to be able to make informed technical and operational decisions and provide support, leadership and advice to staff members and apprentices as required.

Works will primarily be comprised of tree planting, staking and tying trees, installation of water wells or mulch bowls, weeding, watering and minor formative pruning.

You will be required to work to daily maintenance schedules and safely operate of a variety of horticultural equipment.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

  1. Trade Certificate Horticulture or the possession of relevant experience in a Parks maintenance environment appropriate to position requirements
  2. Current ‘MR’ class driver’s licence
  3. Construction Induction Training (White Card)
  4. Sound communication and interpersonal skills
  5. Knowledge of workplace safety and health regulations
  6. Relevant practical experience in landscape / amenity horticulture industry.

This position offers a gross wage of $1,424 per week (incorporating all allowances and penalty rates), and:

  • 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
  • A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
  • Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off
  • A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
  • Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package is available on our website.   

Please note that applications for this position are open until the City determines that a suitable pool of candidates is received; this means that the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.  

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

Attachments:
- Information Pack - Horticulturist - July 2024.pdf