Federation Council

Gardener/Horticulturist

Based in Corowa, but will work across the Federation Council area 

• Be part of a team contributing to your local community.
• Full-time position, work 76 hours per fortnight.
• Opportunity to grow and develop your skills.

The opportunity

Federation Council are offering an exciting opportunity for you to make a real meaningful difference in your community and to be part of our supportive and friendly team! Our Gardener/Horticulturist will work in a team environment providing labour maintaining all recreation and open spaces across the Federation Council.

In this role you will:

• Maintain all Council presentation areas in accordance with the determined service levels. This will include but not limited to sporting fields, parks and gardens, playgrounds, wetlands, arboriculture, cemeteries, streetscapes, landscaping and slashing areas.
• Undertake a wide range of horticultural activities and construction works.
• Operate and maintain gardening plant and equipment.
• Accurately complete documentation associated with plant and equipment operation.

Essential key criteria to be addressed in applications:

1. Hold a minimum Horticulture Certificate III or currently completing certificate.
2. Hold an AQ3 level chemical usage qualification such as ChemCert and a Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
3. Hold a current and valid MR Licence or the ability to achieve in first 3 months of employment.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of horticulture practices with experience in the field.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of WHS practices and ability to participate in a safe working environment.
6. Proved ability to show initiative in solving problems, improving methods and productivity along with the ability to seek guidance and advice where required.

What we offer

• An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.
• The opportunity to explore a diversity of career paths.
• Fortnightly rostered days off.
• Being part of a team contributing to your local community.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Salary packaging through Maxxia.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
• Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment.  Wages are dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience.  Unqualified (studying Certificate III or above) wages commence at $1,120.20 per week plus Award allowances, and qualified (Certificate III Horticulture or above) wages commence at $1,176.90 per week plus Award allowances.

How to find out more

To find out more about this opportunity you can contact Darren Harvey, Manager Recreation on 0419 713 257.