City of Greater Geelong

Qualified Groundsperson

City of Greater Geelong  •  $36.90/hr  •  Geelong, AU (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

About the role
In this role, you will be expected to carry out allocated tasks to specified standards, to meet customer and divisional expectations for high quality turf maintenance of Councils specialised turf areas, including golf courses, turf wickets and oval maintenance.

Work type: Temporary Full-time 9 months.
Classification: Band 4 commencing at $73,796 pa plus super (pro rata).

Key responsibilities include:

  • Operate and maintain horticultural / arboriculture plant and equipment including sprayers, hand/small ride on mowers, small tractors, large ride-on mowers and related machinery in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and practices.
  • Undertake horticultural duties in and around Golf Courses and Kardinia Park, including weeding, mowing, minor tree maintenance and weed control.
  • Assist Senior Team leader in delivering TAFE education turf programs.
  • Spraying of appropriate insecticides, herbicide and fungicides to a regular or modified program as required, in accordance with manufactures recommendations.
  • Work within all Council health and safety policies and wear/use personal safety equipment provided.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in maintenance of golf courses and turf areas to a high standard and are proficient in the use of herbicides, insecticides, pesticides and fungicides and the ability to work as part of a team. Wicket preparation experience desired, however not essential.

Essential Experience:

  • Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Turf Management)
  • Current Victorian Drivers Licence
  • A light truck licence would be an advantage
  • A current Working with Children Check (employee)
  • Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

Child Safety Responsibilities  
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our  Child Safe Standards Management Policy

Diversity and Inclusion 
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience. 

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Toby Munday | Turf Operational Leader | TMunday@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

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City of Greater Geelong

About City of Greater Geelong

Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region, Djillong, which is understood to mean 'tongue of land'. Famous for our big city feel without the congestion, the stunning coast line, diverse night life and food culture, Geelong is a place for everyone. Located less than an hour from Melbourne, we are recognised as Victoria’s second city.

Geelong is a lifestyle city with a picturesque waterfront, parks, gardens, beaches, great dining and plenty of shopping all within 20 minutes of each other. Getting around is simple with easy to navigate road networks and intelligent bus networks making for a highly accessible city.

The region has a population of 225,000 residents who enjoy lifestyle options ranging from cosmopolitan inner-city, rural and semi-rural, to diverse suburban communities including many beachside townships. The Geelong region features some of the world's best surf beaches and is the entry point to the world famous Great Ocean Road.

We are one of the largest local government areas in Victoria. We provide around 130 services to the municipality oversee a budget of $400M, and employ over 2,700 staff. We are a growing city, with an economy of 16,000 businesses, $1.3b in current major construction, and a labour force of over 101,000 in the key employment areas of health, manufacturing and education.

We offer an exciting mix of jobs in areas as diverse as community development, arts, leisure, finance, child care, parks maintenance, aged care, IT, engineering and planning.

Our Vision

Greater Geelong: building our community through enterprise, opportunity and innovation in a quality environment

Our Mission

We will focus on developing and maintaining effective working relationships to deliver Council's strategic directions and high quality services that meet the changing needs of our community.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions a diverse workforce can bring to the community.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Geelong, AU
Year Founded
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