Horticultural Labourer - Government

APG is currently seeking experienced Horticultural labourer for a 4 Month contract for a Government Sector based at Royal Botanic Garden Mount Annan.

Pay Rate: $31.00 Per Hour + Super
Location: Royal Botanic Garden Mount Annan.
Contract: 4 Months + Possibility of extension 

The Role
The Horticultural Labourer role contributes to the conservation, construction, maintenance and regeneration of horticultural and natural areas within Botanic Gardens Greater Sydney sites

 Key Accountabilities

• Support the development, construction and maintenance of horticultural displays and conserve natural
  areas in accordance with BGGS policies and procedures.
•  Monitor equipment for maintenance purposes, reporting faulty equipment and ensure the safe use, storage and custody of BGGS assets.
•  Implement health and safety policies and practices to ensure the health and safety of staff, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Use and maintain horticultural machinery and equipment for the management of horticultural displays and natural areas appropriate to the level of training and qualifications held by the individual in
  accordance with industry standards and practices and established BGGS policies and procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of weed control appropriate to the site including accurate herbicide
  application to avoid impact on desirable native species.
• Assist with collection of propagation material.

Knowledge and Experience

•  Relevant experience in the development, construction or maintenance of horticultural displays or
  conservation of natural areas in parks or gardens.
•  Sound knowledge and demonstrated capacity to implement occupational health and safety policy and
  practices.
•  Experience in the use and maintenance of relevant horticultural machinery and equipment.

Essential skills and Experience   

• Current drivers licence with ability to drive manual vehicles
• Willingness to undertake manual work for extended periods of time and the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 15 kgs     
• White card
• AQF3 Chemical application (desirable)
• Forklift licence (desirable)
• Tractor training (desirable)

APPLY NOW, if interested in the above role.