Address Embrace the opportunity to be part of our collaborative team, elevate your professional journey and make meaningful contributions to the development of our community!
Opportunity to elevate your professional journey with a renowned organisation offering extensive career growth!
Enjoy a 38-hour workweek with a 9-day fortnight!
Annual salary ranging from $82,708 to $96,119 plus 11% superannuation
THE OPPORTUNITY
In this role, you'll have the chance to shine a spotlight on Dubbo Regional Council's remarkable parks, lush greenspaces, and sporting facilities in Wellington, both for the local community and visitors to our region. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, including the management and coordination of sporting facility maintenance, biosecurity measures, as well as horticultural and arboriculture services.
Collaboration will be at the heart of your role, as you'll closely collaborate with various departments within the Council, you'll maintain strong partnerships with community groups and stakeholders. Your work will contribute significantly to enhancing facilities for our residents and to appeal our region to guests from near and far.
ABOUT YOU
You are an accomplished professional with an extensive background in horticulture or natural resource management, boasting a deep understanding of the best practice and commitment to showcasing the best of our parks, greenspace and sporting facilities.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED
Certificate IV in Horticulture or related field with a willingness to undertake further study in a related field.
Proven experience in leading horticultural teams and experience in planning and programming works.
Ability to initiate, develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members.
Demonstrated high level communication and inter-personal skills.
Demonstrated competence in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook and MS Project.
Ability to monitor and manage budgets for one off and recurring projects.
Construction Induction ticket.
Class C Drivers Licence.
WHAT WE OFFER
Attractive annual salary ranging from $82,708 to $96,119 plus 11% superannuation
Flexible work options to suit your needs
Enjoy a 38-hour workweek with adaptable working hours, embracing a 9 day fortnight with a rostered day off!
Thrive within the collaborative and supportive environment of the Council's team, immersed in a welcoming company culture
Generous leave provisions to support your work-life balance
Prioritise your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport, a comprehensive wellbeing program, the opportunity to engage with colleagues via our social club, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential assistance provided by our employee assistance (EAP) program
Experience the benefits of our salary packaging options, allowing you to maximize your earnings and financial flexibility
This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the attached Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.
Closing Date: 9:00am, Tuesday 9th April 2024
Enquiries: Manager Greenspace Operations - 02 6801 4***
ABOUT US
We are Dubbo Regional Council, a large regional Council servicing a growing community of over 55,000 people. Our team consisting of 600 team members working across a diverse range of areas including planning, infrastructure, community and cultural services, administration, economic development, corporate business and recreational services.
Our focus is on delivering high quality services, strengthening our community engagement and strategic management capabilities, building an organisation based on performance and continuous improvement whilst creating a values based organisational culture and developing a professional and engaged team that delivers on our shared values; Progressive, Sustainable, One Team and Integrity.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
HOW TO APPLY
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now!
Please fill out the questions in the application page below.
On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications.
Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later. We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.
