General Purpose Gardener - Fixed Term
About the Role
This is a temporary 4-month, full-time opportunity based in Bright, working a 9-day fortnight. We are seeking an enthusiastic person who enjoys working outdoors and would like to apply their relevant horticultural experience.
How You Will Make a Difference
- Undertake horticultural maintenance and improvement activities.
- Achieve a high standard of presentation and public satisfaction with our open spaces.
- Safely and effectively work in our open spaces environment.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is a team player who has the following qualifications/experience:
- Valid driver's licence
- Formal qualifications in Horticulture are desirable
- Heavy/medium truck licence is preferable
- HLTAID003 Provide first aid
- Chainsaw qualifications
- Worksafe Construction Induction Card
- Working with Children Check (can be obtained upon appointment)
- Farm Chemical Users Certificate
Benefits
- Enjoy the flexibility of a 9-Day fortnight!
- Band 3A Hourly rate: commencing at $34.42 per hour (including industry allowance) + Super + Leave Loading
Pay
Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023: Band 3. Band 3A Hourly rate: commencing at $34.42 per hour (including industry allowance) + Super + Leave Loading.
About Alpine Shire
Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community. We are led by Councillors and an Executive Leadership Group that genuinely cares, and, at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do. We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people. We are located in the stunning high-country region of North East Victoria surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria's premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover's paradise. Within our beautiful high country we really have it all – Downhill & cross country skiing, world class mountain biking; fishing; 4-wheel driving; paragliding; rock climbing; rafting and so much more! Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and food lover's paradise on your doorstep. Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live.