Gardener
Job no: 498929
Work type: Temporary Full Time
Classification: Band 2 ($62,806 - $64,160 pa)
Categories: Environment & Sustainability, Trades & Labour
About the role
In this role you will be a key member of the Parks team, responsible for carrying out a number of allocated tasks and activities in order to ensure Council’s parks and open spaces are presented to the highest quality.


Work type: Temporary full time (6 months)
Classification: Band 2 $62,806-$64,160 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

Follow all reasonable directions given by the Team Leader and other more senior staff in accordance with operational requirements, which may include, but is not limited to, weeding, mowing, minor tree maintenance, weed control, and minor repairs to parks assets.
Operate and maintain plant and equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, sprayers, hand/small ride on mowers, small tractors and related machinery, in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws/regulations, codes of practice and applicable directives.
Assist the Parks section in providing a customer focused service that meets the expectations of the community.
Spray appropriate insecticides, herbicides and fungicides to a regular or modified program as required.
Work within all Council health and safety policies and wear and use personal safety equipment provided.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have some experience in a similar role, or exposure to horticultural maintenance activities and the following:

Experience in operating a range of plant and equipment associated with horticultural maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to interact courteously and professionally with ratepayers, stakeholders and community members.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, supported by good numeracy skills.
Ability to perform manual work, including lifting of weights in accordance with relevant OH&S practices and guidelines.
A Current Victorian Drivers Licence
Current Victorian Medium Rigid (MR) truck licence
A current Working with Children Check (Employee)
Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).
If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

Child Safety Responsibilities
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you!

A career with us
We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

We offer:

salary sacrificing and novated lease options
cultural and ceremonial leave
study leave
paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave
IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave
training and career development opportunities
a healthy and safe environment
our employee wellbeing program
corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities
unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
Applications and Enquiries


Enquiries: Feliks Randone, Parks Operational Leader | 0417 010 866| [email protected]


If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at [email protected] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.


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Advertised: 28 Aug 2024 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time