Certified Gardener
Certified Gardener
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Job Description
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive barrierfree recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage people living with disability LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at Why Stonnington.
If you have any support or access requirements or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes please contact Councils Talent Acquisition team on.
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Description
As Certified Gardener at the City of Stonnington you will work in a diverse range of horticulture settings and join a cooperative and supportive team who possess a broad range of City of Stonnington possesses a diverse range of high quality and wellmaintained open spaces. This role gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your strong horticultural skills to maintain open space to a very high standard whilst working within a positive and supportive team environment.
You are required to:
- Maintain the City of Stonningtons horticultural & associated assets in a clean green and safe condition
- Apply your comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the cultural requirements of plants in Our Citys parks reserves and streetscapes.
- Undertake pruning feeding pest and disease control and manage water requirements
- Undertake planting in Council owned parks gardens and buildings selecting plants based on horticultural knowledge
- Undertake control mulching leaf blowing and remove debris including litter and branches
- Operate horticultural machinery such as leaf blowers hedge trimmers and brush cutters
- Monitor and report hazards in parks and gardens and respond to enquiries from parks and gardens users
This is a permanent part time position of 3 days per week 22.8 hours) with an annual salary of $72284 $77266 per annum (pro rata for part time) 11.5 superannuation. The work hours for this position are 7am 3.30pm each work day.
Skills And Experiences
To succeed in this position you will need:
- Maintenance gardening skills capable of caring for a diverse range of open space settings including significant parks and natural environment areas
- Demonstrated industry experience relevant to municipal horticulture in significant and high profile public gardens
- The experience and ability to safely operate horticultural tools and machinery in accordance with Safe Work Procedures and Safe Work Method Statements
- Theability to carry out routine playground equipment inspections
- Effective communication skills to work cooperatively with staff the community and Council customers.
- The ability to implement Traffic Management Plans when working within any roadway
- A relevant Trade Certificate chemical users certificate and competent in the use of relevant mechanical plant procedures and processes used within the unit with substantial relevant work experience
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Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role please contact Marella Stow Acting Coordinator of Parks and Open Space on
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on.
Submitting your application
We are no longer using Position Descriptions or Key Selection Criteria. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you can deliver the aspects of the role and that you have what is needed to thrive. These are the top two sections in the Success Profile. You do not need to have a heading of each point or address each point individually. Recommended no more than 2 pages for your cover letter.
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Employment Type
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