Horticulturist

Full time, ongoing
Fortnightly RDO
Band 4, $65,512 pa + Super + allowances

Closing date: 9am on Monday 9 December 2024

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

As part of the Parks and Open Space team, the Horticulturist is responsible for:

• Specialised garden maintenance and high-quality presentation at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and other horticultural sites.
• On the job mentoring, training and supervision of horticultural apprentices and other Council employees.
• Excellent customer service by responding to customer requests in accordance with Councils service standards.

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Trade Certificate - minimum Certificate III or commensurate knowledge and skills gained through relevant practical experience in horticultural/open space maintenance
• Specialist horticultural experience within the maintenance, development and care of formal, heritage or botanic gardens
• Experience in the design, preparation and maintenance of bedding/annual displays and mixed borders
• Knowledge and experience in the operation of a range of plant and equipment used in horticultural/open space maintenance

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Victoria Barrett, Coordinator Parks and Open Space, on (03) 5471 1744.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website. 

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