Parks Operations Gardener

The Position

The Shire of Manjimup is seeking a motivated and experienced parks and gardens worker to join our Parks Operations team. The successful applicant will be suitably qualified and will actively contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of our Parks Operations projects.

This role includes:

• Maintaining areas within parks, gardens and along verges throughout the Shire.
• Operating and maintaining plant items and the various associated hand tools and equipment, in accordance with Council Policy and procedures.
• Responsible for undertaking the daily maintenance of plant and machinery including the reporting of problems or faults.
• Responsible for the quality and completion of own work subject to routine direction including ability to recognise faults or defects.
• Providing short term relief supervision/direction/guidance to the Property Care Team as required from time to time.

The Person

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Basic knowledge of turf and tree management including fertilisers, pesticide, and other applications.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Completion of, or progression towards, a relevant qualification in horticulture, turf management or recognised equivalent experience.
• Current LR class drivers licence.
• Basic Chainsaw Operators’ Certificate.
• Current Construction Safety Awareness Certificate (White Card).
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate, Traffic Controller Certificate and Current First Aid Certificate highly desirable.

To Apply

Click 'Download' below for the full application package. Applications can be submitted online, via email to info@manjimup.wa.gov.au or posted to PO Box 1, Manjimup WA 6258.

The Shire of Manjimup reserves the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date for applications. For further information, please contact Emily O’Neil, Human Resources Manager on (08) 9771 7751 or at hr@manjimup.wa.gov.au.