Head Gardener - Port Phillip
Head Gardener - Port Phillip
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Head Gardener Port Phillip
Depot Location Wirraway Drive Port Melbourne
Citywide is recruiting for an experience Head Gardener to provide their horticultural expertise working within the historic St Kilda Botanical Gardens.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the planning and delivery of gardening services
- Planning and organising all plant cultivation and care required for floral display herbaceous borders perennial beds and garden beds.
- Monitor plant irrigation requirements
- Delegate work oversee progress and coach team members as needed
- Lead the team and coordinate daily activities while also actively participating in in the completion of work
- Promote and support the team in the use of digital systems for delivery and recording of work
- Assist with the delivery of additional variation work
- Maintain good relationships with the Client and all stakeholders
- Supervise contractors
- Support a good team culture
- Maintain vehicles plant and equipment and monitor stock levels to maintain supply
Essential Skills:
- Cert IV in Parks and Gardens or Horticulture
- Cert 3 Chemical User
- Traffic Management
- First Aid Certificate
- Excellent work ethic with ability to show initiative
- Experience in managing customer relationships
- Prior experience with leading developing and motivating a team
- Experience working with budgets and managing costs
- Working with Children Card
- Police Check
Desirable Skills:
- MR Licence
In returnweoffer:
- The job security that comes with our list of longterm contracts
- The chance to make an impact in a rapidly expanding company
- The opportunity to further develop your skills in a strong supportive environment
- A workplace that focuses on safety first
- A company with a culture of teamwork and respect
- Up to 50 off with multiple gyms and fitness providers
About Citywide
Citywide is a company with a clear purpose and mission we shape liveable cities by delivering the full scope of civil infrastructure open space and environmental services to government and private enterprise. Collectively our services positively impact more than 14 million Australians every day.
For more information about Citywide we invite you to visit our website at www.citywide
How to apply
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Alternatively email your resume and cover letter to
Please note:
A full drivers licence and good driving record is essential. Reference checks Driver Demerit Check Police Check and Medical including Drug and Alcohol testing are all preemployment requirements for Citywide.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Citywide.
Citywide is an equal opportunities employer we invite applications from all backgrounds.
*Only successful applications will be contacted.*
Employment Type
Full-Time
