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SalaryReference number 33929
Position title Parks and Tree Maintenance Workers - Talent Pool Expression of Interest
Employment status Full Time
Directorate Transport and Infrastructure
Location Pimpama Depot, Coombabah Depot, Carrara Depot, Miami Depot, Tugun Depot
Award - Classification City of Gold Coast Certified Agreement 2019 - Stream B Operational Level 2
City of Gold Coast Certified Agreement 2019 - Stream B Hospitality Level 3
City of Gold Coast Certified Agreement 2019 - Stream B Operational Level 4
City of Gold Coast Certified Agreement 2019 - Stream B Operational Level 5
City of Gold Coast Certified Agreement 2019 - Stream B Operational Level 6
City of Gold Coast Certified Agreement 2019 - Stream B Operational Level 7
Salary $1,091.77 to $1,194.18
Salary Details $1091.77 - $1194.18 per week + any applicable allowance + up to 12% employer super contributions
Hours per week 38
Days per fortnight 9 (Nine)
Position summary
PARKS AND TREE MAINTENANCE WORKERS - CENTRAL AND NORTH
TALENT POOL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Do you have a passion for nature and a love of the outdoors? Would you love to use your horticulture/arboriculture skills while tending to our beautiful open spaces on the Gold Coast?
The City of Gold Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest for qualified and experienced Horticulturists & ground-based Arborists to work as part of a team undertaking landscape maintenance and improvements in our parks, open space areas and road reserves. Duties include but aren’t limited to planting, pruning, mulching, hedging, removal of green waste, weed removal/spraying, utilising leaf blowers and operating chainsaws and pole saws.
Requirements of the role:
- Certificate II in Horticulture or related discipline (e.g. Green Keeping or Arboriculture) or
- Demonstrated previous practical experience in horticulture or arboricultural related activities, and
- C Class (or higher) drivers licence, and
- General Construction Induction (white/blue) card (or ability to obtain before starting, if successful)
About You
- You take pride in your work and have a passion for our community and making the Gold Coast a great place to live and play
- You have high-level customer service and communication skills, a can-do attitude, and you thrive in a team environment.
- You possess a high level of motivation and adaptability, with the ability to prioritise work and multi-task in a dynamic environment.
- You have a working knowledge of horticulture or arboricultural practices with practical experience
- You possess sound physical health in order to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of the position
- You have the drive to constantly improve your skills and participate in opportunities to learn new techniques and operate modern plant and equipment.
- Work a 9-day fortnight and benefit from a long weekend every second week!
- Gain the work/life balance you've been searching for
- No loss of pay during wet weather events
- Enjoy working outdoors in the beautiful Gold Coast weather
- 4 weeks of annual leave per year with 17.5% loading on top of base salary
- Earn up to 18% super (conditions apply)
- Access to training and upskilling opportunities
- Uniform, tools of trade and PPE provided
- Peer recognition programs
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then:
- Review the Position Description and click the 'Apply Now' button
- You will need to have an eRecruit account to apply, sign in or 'Register' to create a new account
- Complete your application with your resume and attach any required licences and qualifications
These positions work out of various depot locations across the City – Pimpama, Coombabah, Carrara, Miami and Tugan. Please specify in your application if you have a preferred work location, or if you’re happy to work at any location.
Should your application progress through to the next stage of the recruitment process, you will be contacted directly to discuss the next steps in the recruitment process.
Please note applications for all our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. All qualified candidates are considered for employment regardless of race, colour, age, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Screening questions Essential: Have you been awarded a Certificate II (or higher) in Horticulture/Arboriculture (or related discipline) or do you have a minimum or one year experience in horticulture/arboriculture?
Essential: Do you hold a current/unrestricted C Class (or higher) driver's licence and a current WHS General Construction Induction White Card (or the ability to obtain prior to starting if successful)?Please upload copies as one 'Identification Document' with other relevant licences.
Desirable: Do you possess a current ACDC Spray Operators Licence or equivalent? Please upload a copy under “Identification Documents”.
Essential: Please outline your experience in Horticulture/Arboriculture maintenance and provide details of your experience with powered hand tools and equipment relevant to the role.
Essential: The positions work out of various depot locations across the City - Pimpama, Coombabah, Carrara, Miami and Tugan. Please specify if you have a preferred work location, or if you're happy to work at any location.
Contact person Ashleigh Newlyn
Contact number 0756673649
Alternate contact person Mags Thompson
Alternate contact number 0756673818
Closing date Open Ended
Job Success Profile (JSP) CM Horticulturist (multiple positions) (A73996673) (1).doc
CM Arboriculturist (multiple positions) (A75223201) (1).doc
