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About the Role We are seeking a qualified and experienced person to undertake a range of horticultural activities throughout the municipality. Reporting to the Parks & Reserves Supervisor, this role is handson in every aspect of keeping parks and reserves beautiful, safe, and welcoming. Your daytoday work will include: Planting and Landscaping: Helping to establish and care for gardens, trees, and lawns in public parks and reserves. Weed and Pest Control: Keeping outdoor spaces healthy and attractive by managing weeds and pests. Mowing and Grounds Maintenance: Operating equipment to keep lawns and open areas neat, tidy, and safe for public use. Hedge Maintenance: Undertaking routine trimming, shaping, and upkeep of Council hedges to maintain presentation, plant health, and safety across streetscapes and public spaces. General Upkeep: Assisting with cleaning, minor repairs, and overall presentation of parks and reserves. Machinery Operation: Safely using tools and machinery such as mowers, chainsaws, and brushcutters as part of duties. Supporting the Team: Working collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to deliver high standards for community spaces. This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and values contributing to the local environment. About You You will be a selfmotivated team player who has a good work ethic and good time management, good communication skills, and a commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of those around you. To be successful you will have: At least 1 years experience in a similar role (essential). A Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens (desirable). Experience with operation of plant and equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, and brushcutters. Physical fitness to perform manual duties, including safely lifting up to 15kg unassisted. Good communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Current manual drivers licence. Willingness to undergo a preemployment medical (including drug and alcohol testing) to determine physical fitness to perform the role. Additional competencies to operate various civil construction plant and machinery will be looked upon favourably. Our Culture and Benefits We offer a positive and highperforming team to support and assist you in the role. We have a genuine commitment to ongoing learning and development, providing opportunities to diversify and grow, and we have a genuine concern for your health, safety and wellbeing. We are an equalopportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive workplace. Terms and conditions of employment, including salary, will be negotiated with the successful applicant and in accordance with the Northern Midlands Council Enterprise Agreement. Other benefits include an RDO once a fortnight, 13.5% superannuation, health and wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym and pool membership, and learning and development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr