Description:
Group: Open Space
Location: Cleary's Gates
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Employee Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $66,115 per annum + 13% superannuation.
- Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13%.
- Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
- Secure a great maintenance role with the local council.
This role contributes to the success of the City by providing a high standard of excellence in our approach to customers and in the management of community assets.
Role accountabilities include:
- Participating in daily and weekly work programs
- Maintaining and enhancing designated areas to meet standards
- Supporting a cohesive Horticultural Maintenance Crew
- Assisting in planning crew activities and programs
- Performing scheduled mowing, trimming and horticultural tasks
- Assisting in park asset inspections and fault reporting
- Communicating with clients, the public and council employees as needed
Learn more about the role in the position description: Horticulture Assistant - Landscaping Services
About youThe desired applicant will have a Certificate II in Horticulture or a related field as well as experience maintaining Parks and Gardens and using horticultural machinery. They will have basic knowledge of exotic and native plants, fertilising, soil conditions, irrigation systems and an awareness and understanding of risk, public liability, and safety issues.
In addition to the above, applicants must hold or be willing to obtain the following:
- Current Driver Licence
- Light/Medium Rigid Driver Licence or willingness to obtain one
- Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry – White Card (RIIWHS204D)
You will have a can-do attitude and want to work in a friendly team environment. If you have great attention to detail and thrive in a high-volume work environment, then this may be the role for you.
About usThe City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to applyIf you require any further information specific to this role please contact Heather Huxley, Acting Program Leader Parks, on 03 6278 0*** or email *******@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal , and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to ***********@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 22 June 2025