City of Greater Geraldton

Leading Hand Horticulture Maintenance

Leading Hand Horticulture Maintenance (Ref: 1257)

About the position:

The Leading Hand Horticulture Maintenance undertakes operational activities associated with the provision of parks and gardens maintenance services to the City of Greater Geraldton, working under direction to ensure all work is carried out within agreed programs and budget constraints and in compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, City policies, procedures and relevant Australian standards. This position provides daily guidance and supervision to direct reports as required by the Line Manager.

This position works a 9 Day fortnight with every second Friday as a non-working day.

Key accountabilities:

• Maintenance of the City’s parks and gardens, including streetscapes, amenities, turf, active or passive recreation and other horticultural areas to a high standard.
• Undertake maintenance duties including planting, weeding, pruning, brush cutting, spraying and removal of waste from garden beds
• Provide initiative and guidance to direct reports in daily activities, including coordinating all materials and equipment for use by the team.
• Ensure that all work undertaken by team is to a high standard and within budget and agreed timeframes.
• To carry out/assist with training and inductions for staff within team as required.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Steve Buscumb, Supervisor Trees and Horticulture on (08) 9956 6713.

Position requirements:

The ideal candidate should possess relevant industry qualifications or proven experience in horticulture maintenance, including turf, landscaping, amenities, and irrigation techniques. Additionally, they should hold an MR class driver's license and demonstrate strong leadership abilities, effective time management, communication, and computer skills.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary ranging from $78,497 to $82,745 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 9-day fortnight
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Frida 7 February 2025.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER