• Fixed term fulltime position until April 22, 2025
• Salary $66,824 pro rata + superannuation + RDO
• Overtime available 
• Based at Notting Hill 
• Applications close 18th October 2024

The City of Monash is a dynamic organization 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. The Parks and Gardens Team work within the Horticulture Department to present our great green spaces for the enjoyment of the community.  

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced person to join our team and help keep council's parks, gardens, open spaces and roadsides beautiful.

This will include:

• Maintaining a range of parks and gardens using your horticultural skills and experience in grass maintenance, weed management, garden bed maintenance and planting, irrigation and pest and disease control.
• Operation and maintenance of horticultural plant and equipment including ride-on mowers, tractors, small plant and pesticide spraying equipment.
• Working cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractors.
• Working to the highest levels of safety and presentation to improve the amenity for our community.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly and flexible approach, as well as a:

• Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) or substantial relevant experience
• Sound horticultural knowledge and skills including plant and weed identification.
• Experience in the use and basic maintenance of grass cutting plant and equipment, such as ride-on mowers, hand mowers, brush cutters, hedgers and edgers
• 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
• Farm Chemical User Course and Traffic Management desirable

Are you a team player with a passion for horticulture, who enjoys working in an ever-changing environment?

Requirements

• Medium Rigid Truck license (manual) or must be willing to obtain within 3 months of employment
• Working with Childrens Check
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits

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 Centers

Apply for this amazing position

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 18th October 2024 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Angelo Barbanti on 9518 3721 or at Angelo.Barbanti@monash.vic.gov.au.  

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 peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.