Qualified Gardener – Parks & Open Spaces, Full‑Time

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; Sur place; AUD 69 000 - 71 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a professional to manage Council's open and outdoor spaces, including parks, reserves, streetscapes and recreational areas, with a focus on sustainable asset management within a busy municipal environment.

You will lead maintenance programmes, supervise staff, ensure safety compliance, and engage with community groups to deliver high-quality green spaces for Geelong's residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens or equivalent.
• Experience with horticultural maintenance in Parks environment is essential.
• Current Medium truck licence is desirable but not essential.
• Working with Children check required; National Police Check may be part of recruitment.

Responsabilités

• Follow health and safety policies in line with Council requirements.
• Undertake site tasks including weeding, planting, maintenance, and community liaison.
• Operate and maintain park maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Record maintenance work time sheets and plant usage in Council systems.

Connaissances

Plant knowledge

Parks maintenance

Equipment operation

Formation

Certificate III in Horticulture

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Outils

Medium truck licence

Description du poste

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a professional to manage Council's open and outdoor spaces, including parks, reserves, streetscapes and recreational areas, with a focus on sustainable asset management within a busy municipal environment.

You will lead maintenance programmes, supervise staff, ensure safety compliance, and engage with community groups to deliver high-quality green spaces for Geelong's residents and visitors.