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Multiple Positions | Full Time | Ongoing $73,851 - $78,077 + Superannuation If you enjoy handson outdoor work, take pride in wellpresented parks and gardens, and want to help create welcoming public spaces for the community, this could be the role for you. Our Parks and Gardens team plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing Councils open spaces supporting community use, environmental outcomes and highquality city presentation. Were looking for someone who brings practical horticultural skills, a strong safety mindset and a positive, teamfocused approach. About The Role As a Team Member Parks and Gardens, youll deliver proactive and reactive horticultural maintenance across parks, gardens, streetscapes and other public areas. Your work will include planting and establishment, mulching, hedge maintenance, general landscape presentation, hand weeding and weed eradication. Youll monitor plant and turf health, identify pest, weed and disease issues, and carry out chemical and nonchemical control methods in line with best practice and safety requirements. You will also undertake irrigation maintenance, including minor repairs and seasonal scheduling recommendations, respond to identified hazards or asset issues, and ensure work sites are left clean, safe and well presented. This role involves operating horticultural plant tools and equipment, completing prestart checks and working in line with relevant procedures and standards. The role may rotate across City Operations teams to support peak workloads making flexibility, teamwork and communication key to success. About You Youre passionate about the presentation and care of parks and gardens, and understand the importance of safe, attractive public spaces for community enjoyment. You take pride in your work, follow procedures and enjoy contributing positively to a supportive team environment. You bring practical horticultural skills, along with the ability to identify issues, manage risk and respond effectively to seasonal and environmental conditions. Youre comfortable operating plant and equipment, sharing your knowledge with others, and are comfortable working outdoors in a range of environmental conditions. Youre Someone Who Takes pride in delivering highquality horticultural and landscape outcomes Works safely, methodically and with attention to detail Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team Uses initiative to identify plant health, pest or safety risks Is adaptable and willing to support other City Operations teams when required A Certificate III in Horticulture and experience in parks and garden maintenance, plant and weed identification, irrigation systems, pest and disease control, formative tree pruning, or working in a council or similar environment will be highly regarded. What We Offer Ongoing, fulltime work with a great mix of stability and flexibility to help balance life outside work Competitive pay with superannuation and employee benefits, including free income protection and journey insurance Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills over time Supportive team environment where your work genuinely makes a difference to the local community #J-18808-Ljbffr