Horticulturist - Spray Technician

"YOU COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE"

Primary Work Location: Erina NSW 

• Work in a growing Community with a lot of outdoor areas
• Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight
• Permanent Full Time
• Tool of Trade vehicle available 

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

The Horticulturist Spray Technician position oversees weed and pest management for Council’s sportsgrounds, parks, reserves and roadside landscapes through the application of sound horticulture practices. You will utilise your knowledge and experience not only in horticulture but in leadership and supervision to effectively allocate staff and resources; and use the best productive methods to provide a cost effective service to Council and the Community.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Council will also be creating an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent horticulturist vacancies. 

Key activities of this role include:

• Oversee and assist in the delivery of spray programs for sportsgrounds, parks, reserves and roadsides within Open Space and Recreation assets
• Provide specialist input into the management of pests and weeds in open space area to ensure effective and efficient ongoing maintenance outcomes
• As required, assist in the delivery of improvement works, new construction works and other major works in a cost effective and efficient manner
• Undertake all spray operations works in accordance with required standards, budget and agreed time frames.

Essential criteria:

• Certificate III qualification in Horticulture/Parks and Gardens or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
• Minimum AQF Level 3 Chemical Accreditation certificate
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated experience in the Horticulture/Parks Maintenance industry
• Demonstrated experience with the use of Horticulture/Parks Maintenance equipment
• Extensive experience in general gardening duties
• Experience in landscape construction, street tree planting and major amenity tree planting
• Demonstrated experience in the use of computers and software packages including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

What we offer:

• weekly pay cycle
• generous Leave Provisions: 20 days paid Annual Leave, 15 days Sick Leave/Carers Leave, Health & Wellbeing Leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years, Additional purchased leave, Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay/36 weeks ½ pay, Paternity Leave - 2 weeks
• novated leasing program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their families
• Fitness Passport – access to gyms across the Central Coast and Newcastle
• Health and wellbeing programs – skin cancer screening, Breast screen, Flu vaccination, blood donations;
• Recognition of Service
• individual career development and learning opportunities
• Reward and Recognition program.

A 9 day fortnight work-cycle currently applies to this role.

This role provides a commencing salary range of between $61.5k to $73.8k per annum dependent on skills and experience + $18.28 per week allowance + 11% superannuation.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus or demonstrate their immunity.

Enquiries: Russell Clews, Team Leader Parks and Reserves on ph: 02 4325 8425

If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Closing Date:  Applications close at midnight on Sunday 12 May 2024.

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HOW TO APPLY

Thank you for your interest in the position.

For more information on applying for a role with Central Coast Council please click on the following link: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/about-council/careers-and-volunteering/applying-position

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. 

Don't have access to a computer or electronic device? Applications can be lodged at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1 hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.

Please note that you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system.

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finally submit your application.  

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To lodge your application, please follow the below steps:

Step 1:  Answer the on-line questions shown below. Please ensure that you provide as much detail as possible in response to the questions asked.

Step 2:  Attach your resume 

Step 3:  Attach your qualifications and licences

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

IMPORTANT: If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. Please be advised, in order to ensure you receive all email communications from Central Coast Council, please whitelist 'recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au' in your preferred email client.  For Further instructions please click here. 

 PLEASE NOTE: By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided by yourself in this application is true & correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false.  You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate.  This may include associated checks (Referee check, Working With Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, Employment History and an Australian Federal Police Check) as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.

I also acknowledge that I will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.

PLEASE NOTE: We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.