Certified Tradesperson Gardener / Horticulture x 2

• 2 x Permanent, Full-time position with a Fortnightly RDO
• Band 3 salary range is between $66,981 and $71,105 per annum inclusive of allowances plus super
• An exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for two trade qualified Gardeners within the Parks & Gardens section in a full-time role. The positions will be based around the City Entrances and will be responsible for maintaining and developing the City of Ballarat’s gardens, streetscapes, and parklands.

The successful applicants need to demonstrate working as part of a team, promoting safe work practices with a can-do attitude whilst working towards meeting City of Ballarat’s goals and vision.

About You

You will need demonstrated work experience and a positive approach to your work with a genuine passion for Horticulture Maintenance.

Ideally you will also be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum of Level 3 Certificate in the trades of Gardening, or Landscaping or other relevant horticultural trade and / or significant relevant industry experience.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence (MR licence would be desirable)
• Demonstrate Skills in:
  • Culture of plants used in the Ballarat area.
  • Common pest and disease identification and control
  • Fertiliser application to lawns, garden beds and trees.
• Application of horticultural chemicals
• Experience in the safe operation of mechanical plant and hand tools used in horticultural maintenance.
• Literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to maintain daily records, read works instructions and perform chemical mixing and application calculations.
• Basic IT knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to work activities and work area.
• Experience in the supervision of staff, particularly assisting in skills acquisition.

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Monday 25 November 2024.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. 

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Paul Jennings, Supervisor City Entrances on 0408 519 710.  

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.  We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.