Address- Part-time, fixed-term (Up to 12 months)
- Salary from $65,321.81 p/a, plus superannuation
- Based at Notting Hill
The City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
About the Position
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to work in the Horticultural Services Department as part of the Parks and Gardens team on a fixed term contract for 12 months. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the council's parks, gardens and other horticultural assets within the municipality.
- Maintain a range of parks and gardens using sound horticultural skills including but not exclusive to garden bed maintenance, grass maintenance, tree care, irrigation maintenance, path maintenance, tree planting, water features and pest and disease control.
- Operation and maintenance of horticultural plant and equipment including vehicles, ride-on mowers, small plant and pesticide spraying equipment.
- Working cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractors.
- Ensuring fulfillment of organisational obligations under the OHS Act and relevant council policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will have:
Highly motivated, friendly, approachable, flexible, team player, hardworking with a passion for horticulture and enjoys working in an ever-changing environment.
- Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) or substantial relevant experience
- Sound horticultural knowledge and skills
- Experienced in the use and basic maintenance of garden maintenance and grass cutting plant and equipment, such as ride-on mowers, hand mowers, brush cutters, hedgers and edgers
- Plant/weed identification skills
- Commitment to occupational health and safety and quality control processes
- Able to work to agreed targets within a team environment
- Able to accurately record and report on daily work programs
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Current manual Victorian drivers licence
- Medium Rigid Truck licence preferable
- Farm Chemical User Course desirable
What We Offer
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to a vibrant health and well-being program, flexible working arrangements and training opportunities.
- Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
Enquiries:
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Rebecca Heath on 0417 201 *** or at *************@monash.vic.gov.au.
How to Apply:
To view the position description click on link https://careers.monash.vic.gov.au/en/listing/ Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications are currently open, with a closing date of 12th May 2024 at 11:55pm.
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email **************@monash.vic.gov.au
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.
