Team Leader Horticulturalist

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Team Leader – Horticulturalist

• Salary: Level G $76,124 per annum ($1463 per week)
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Full Time Permanent Position
• 9-day fortnight 
• Ref No: 24-107

We are seeking a suitably qualified, highly motivated and well-organised individual with substantial experience in horticulture and leadership.  The Team Leader Horticulturalist is responsible for leading the operational crew, whilst undertaking horticultural activities and providing technical advice on the City’s parks and streetscapes.

To be successful for this position you will have a minimum of three years’ experience in the horticultural maintenance industry and hold or are willing to obtain the following mandatory tickets and qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Horticulture or equivalent qualification (Essential)
• Relevant leadership qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Appropriate plant operating certificates (chainsaw).
• WA MR Class Driver's Licence (Essential)
• Basic Traffic Management and Traffic Control Certificates.
• Chemical Certificate (Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCCHM307, Transport and store chemical AHCCHM304 and Control weeds AHCPMG301).
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card). (Essential)
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009).

Please submit a cover letter and resume addressing the following:

• High level of technical experience in horticulture.
• Relevant leadership qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in horticultural maintenance.
• Supervising and prioritising the work of employees and external parties/contractors.
• Highly effective time management and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Delivering work schedules, ensuring expected standards are met within relevant timescales. 

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Shannon Smoker, Supervisor Parks Operations on 9400 4170.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11.55pm on Wednesday  2nd October 2024.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.