Horticulturist

Full-time Opportunity - Join a Dynamic and Vibrant Team 

Work a 9-day fortnight!  - Rostered Days Off (38hrs a week)

Salary range - $70,775.12 - $82,252.04 per annum

The Opportunity

To carry out horticultural and landscape maintenance and upgrades in streets, civic spaces, parks and roadside gardens as assigned by the Team Leader or Supervisor in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with agreed operational service levels. 

About You

1. Trade qualification in Horticulture and experience in horticulture maintenance or related field.
2. Practical knowledge and delivering of horticulture maintenance services to an agreed service levels.
3. Demonstrated skills in the horticulture maintenance of premier display gardens.
4. A sound practical knowledge of the use of plant and machinery within the industry.
5. Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and deliver horticulture maintenance programs.
6. Strong practical experience and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity.
7. Demonstrated intermediate computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Current Light Rigid (LR) Driver’s license (manual) and ChemCert AQF III.

The Benefits

• Rostered Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

How to Apply

Please upload your current resume and a brief cover letter. Applicants not addressing the essential criteria may not be considered. For further information about the role, please contact Stuart Neal, 4863 5245.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by 11pm, 29 September 2024.