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Gardener

Job No: BOG111

Location: Nyngan

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 1 Nov 2024 AEDT

About the Opportunity

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you have an interest in maintaining green spaces and taking pride in contributing to the beauty of your town? This opportunity could be a great fit for you!

Come and join our team and apply today!

This gardener role involves a range of important responsibilities to keep the town's green spaces in top condition. You’ll be responsible for monitoring the health of plants, trees, and shrubs, ensuring they’re thriving through tasks like fertilizing, watering, weeding, trimming, and mowing. Keeping the public areas clean and inviting by managing litter removal and lawn care. The role offers variety, as you'd be working across different Council-managed locations, ensuring these spaces are well-kept for the community to enjoy.

This position is permanent full-time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday and includes access to Council-funded enrolment and completion of a Certificate III in Horticulture, including all related expenses.

Salary Benefits

Remuneration at Grade 2 of Council’s salary system ($990.19 - $1,120.19 / week) depending on qualifications and experience
Adverse Working Conditions Allowance currently $18.92/week
11.5% superannuation
9 day fortnight
4 weeks’ annual leave
Sick, Carers and other leave as per the Local Government (State) Award
Professional development

Please click here to view the full Position Description.

How to Apply

To apply please fill in the form below. You will be required to answer questions addressing the essential criteria found in the Position Description and will need to upload a cover letter and resume, including 2 referees before 4:30pm Friday 1 November 2024.

Once you start your application you will not be able to save and return to it later. Please allow yourself enough time to address the selection criteria and have digital copies of your resume and cover letter ready to upload.

Should you have any questions regarding the position or the application process please contact the People and Culture Department on 02 6835 9000.

Bogan Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. Selection is determined by merit to ensure employment of the best person for the job.

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Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria: Demonstrated general knowledge of lawn care, garden bed and plant maintenance with the ability to provide high quality work for of attractive and well-presented streetscapes and greenscapes.*

Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently with minimal supervision, and contribute positively within a team environment.*

Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria: Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to establish and maintain cohesive and co-operative interpersonal relationships, with the ability to interpret works programs.*

Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria: Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, with the ability to problem solve and apply standard procedures.*

Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria: Ability to apply safe manual handling techniques and machine operation skills, with proven suitable experience or qualifications for small plant operation.*

Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria: Proven numeracy and literacy levels usually associated with Year 10 Secondary Education.*

Do you hold a current Class C or P2 drivers licence?*

Do you hold a current NSW WorkCover Construction Induction Certificate (White card)?*

Do you have eligibility to work in Australia?*
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2. Yes - Temporarily with no restrictions
3. Yes - Temporarily with restrictions
4. No - I require sponsorship

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