Gardener

Grow your career with this exciting opportunity as a Certificated Gardener! Enjoy competitive pay, skill development, and community impact.

About the Company

Join a respected local council for this rewarding position as a certified gardener. You'll play a vital role in enhancing and maintaining public spaces in Hadfield, ensuring they remain beautiful, safe, and sustainable for the community.

Benefits

• Local Council - Great opportunity to work for a local council.
• Hadfield Location - Convenient location close to local amenities.
• Competitive Pay Rate - $34.91 to $40.79 per hour.
• Community Impact - Contribute to creating beautiful, safe, and sustainable public spaces.
• Safety and Support - Work in a role with strong safety practices and team collaboration.
• Inclusive Workplace - Join a diverse and supportive team committed to equity and sustainability.
• Diverse Role - Engage in a variety of tasks, from landscaping and routine maintenance to reporting hazards and problem-solving.

About You

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• A Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in open space maintenance and gardening.
• Competence in operating ride-on mowers, hand tools, and light mechanical equipment.
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence (heavy vehicle licence is desirable).
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and ability to maintain equipment.
• Level 2 First Aid certification (preferred) and familiarity with traffic management practices.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• A proactive attitude towards contributing to environmental sustainability initiatives.

If you're passionate about horticulture, love working outdoors, and want to make a difference in your community, this is the role for you!

Apply today to start your journey in this exciting opportunity with HOBAN Recruitment.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.