General Hand Horticulture

About UsWe create extraordinary experiences. We create memories we take care of our shared heritage. Thismeans careers where we have to innovate and always push for better and where your perspective isalways valued. This is a world where we bring together our love for the natural environment and ourcare for one another to make a real difference. This is a world where youll discover something newevery in our Operations team youll be helping with the maintenance and presentation of one ofour unique open spaces in Melbournes South East. This means a permanent role with opportunitiesto grow and learn. At the same time youll discover family friendly hours great employee benefitsand a safe working opportunityJoin our energetic and hard-working operations team as a Part-time Horticulture General Hand working at Springvale Botanical Cemetery. Reporting to the Operations Leader this position will play an integral role in the overall presentation of our unique open spaces. Youll be following work schedules seasonal operations occupational health and safety legislation codes of practices and industry addition to this you will:Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Horticulture Team with maintenance and gardening duties including but not limited to pruning weeding irrigating mulching fertilising mowing spraying and always in accordance with work schedules seasonal operations occupational health and safety legislation codes of practices and industry plant and equipment which includes but is not limited to ride on mowers brush cutters and powered gardening equipment manual and mechanical tools utility vehicles small trucks and the Horticulture Team with the planting initiatives and projects within the with the application of Horticulture chemicals as per seasonal customer requests allocated through the SMCT system within the required time with on-ground queries from the general public (directions daily services)Provide support and assistance to other operational teams as YouCurrent Victorian drivers licence (manual would be advantageous)Certificate III (or above) in Horticulture or demonstrated experience in a similar roleAbility to plan and prioritise work both on an individual basis and within the team framework to meet work plans customer requests and business requirementsWell-developed skills in the safe and competent operation of plant and equipment including safe and competent handling of horticultural chemicals. Current AGVET certificate or willingness to obtain work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced agile environmentWhats on Offer:We offer a fulfilling career with exceptional personal and professional growth opportunities along with a comprehensive range of benefits:16 RDOs per yearAccess to Leadership and Development Programs to foster professional growth and Health Wellbeing and Assistance Programs including complimentary onsite physio working access to unpaid parental leave and a short waiting period of only three months for paid parental leave applicable to both full-time and part-time opportunity to purchase additional annual available at our employee café and onsite meet every requirement We still encourage you to apply your unique strengths might be just what we care for our colleagues and the community we serve. To protect one another it is a requirement that all successful candidates complete background you have any access requirements which restrict you from fully participating in our recruitment process please contact so that we can discuss necessary reviewing applications as they come in and may remove this ad early once the position is filled so we encourage you to apply as soon as more information on Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust please visit our website: is an equal opportunity employer and a Diversity Council Australia Member.