Horticulturist

Job No: SSC1008
Location: Sutherland Shire

Horticulturist Opportunities at Sutherland Shire Council

  • Hands-on role maintaining diverse horticultural assets.
  • Work in a supportive team environment.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Showcase your skills in a dynamic work setting.

Be part of a Community-Focused Team

At Sutherland Shire Council, we are dedicated to creating safe, accessible, and vibrant open spaces for our community. As a Horticulturist, you will play a vital role in maintaining our horticultural assets across the Shire, either on a fixed site or as part of a mobile team.

Your Impact

You will be responsible for planning and executing horticultural tasks, ensuring they are completed efficiently and safely in line with Council's operating procedures. From managing work sites to delivering maintenance programs, your work will directly contribute to the quality and functionality of our open spaces.

Are you the Perfect Fit?

As a successful candidate, you will have recent experience in a similar role, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public. You will bring a strong technical knowledge of parks maintenance and a commitment to working in a safe and compliant manner.

  • Hold a Certificate 3 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification.
  • NSW - WHS General Induction Card (White card).
  • Possess a Chemcert (AQF3) or equivalent qualification.
  • Class MR Licence – valid or willingness to complete within 6 months of appointment.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in chemical application and WHS practises.
  • Show willingness to learn and grow within the role.

 Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

  • Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
  • Get your application in by 11.59pm: Tuesday 9th April 2024
  • Package:  $65,400 - $69,200 gross p.a. plus 11% superannuation
  • Hours of work: Permanent Full Time 38 hour week, with a 9 day fortnight
  • To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Functional Assessment, Reference checks, Qualification checks, and Work Rights verification.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Reach out to Aaron Leahy aleahy@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries
Sarah Curran scurran@ssc.nsw.gov.au, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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