This is a re-advertised role. Previous applicants need not apply.
Do you have a passion for horticulture, love working outdoors and take pride in the work you do? Yes... then this may be the job for you.
We are looking for the right person to join our current team, someone who is keen to provide our community and visitors to the Valley with beautiful, well maintained parks, gardens and picnic areas.
About Us
Located in beautiful far north NSW, the Richmond Valley is a beautiful place to live and work, boasting beautiful countryside and some of the best beaches in NSW. We are a dynamic council that is innovative, forward thinking and focussed on our community's ongoing development.
Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer.
Our Corporate Values and Behaviours
Integrity and Passion
Customer Service. Communication. Teamwork. Initiative. Accountability
About You
- You are an experienced horticulturist passionate about delivering for your community
- You have a 'can do' attitude and will lead by example to meet expectations
- You take pride in a job well done and want to leave work each day satisfied that your team have delivered quality outcomes
- You possess a safety first attitude in everything you do and will promote this in your team
About the Role
Full time: 9 day fortnight
Salary: Range from $49,961 to $57,454 pa + 9.5% super
Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 4 October 2020
Contact: Matt Clark, Coordinator Open Spaces - 0427 085 458
The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service in the maintenance of public facilities, town centres, parks and recreational spaces in line with Council's delivery and operational plans.
This includes:
- Maintaining Council's open space gardens in a clean, neat, tidy and attractive condition
- Carrying out general parks and gardens vegetation and ground maintenance at Council assets
- Providing leadership and mentoring to trainees or assistants
- Developing maintenance programs in conjunction with Coordinator and Overseer
- Rejuvenating open spaces, parks, gardens and urban spaces prior to community events
- Selection of appropriate species of plants, trees and shrubs and maintaining these to maturity
We are seeking someone who has:
- Competent numeracy and literacy skills to enable understanding and application of safety and work related procedures
- Certificate III in Horticulture
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar horticultural position
- Competence in small plant operation and use of hand tools, including maintenance
- Current Class C Driver Licence
- Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
- Approved Certificate for Chemical User Applications
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to work health and safety equal employment opportunity and cultural diversity principles
- Demonstrated conduct aligned with Council’s corporate behaviours supporting our values
NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B or Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.
