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Botanic Gardens Operations Horticulturalist – WS3252
Salary: $53,203.80 per annum
Location: Botanic Gardens, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
Reference Number: 13554
Close Date: Monday 7 June 2021
Primary Objectives of the position:-
- To provide an efficient and high quality standard of amenity horticulture and maintenance in the Cairns Botanic Areas and Precinct in accordance with approved maintenance plans.
To be successful in this role you must have:-
- Certificate in Horticulture and previous experience in amenity horticulture and garden maintenance
- LR Class licence or ability to obtain
- White Card (General Safety Construction)
- Demonstrated experience in tropical garden maintenance, landscape construction, turf and soil maintenance practices
- Proven ability to operate, manage and maintain automated irrigation systems, including repair, electronic desktop and app‑based programming, monitoring and reporting of faults to ganger
- Demonstrated ability to identify and successfully cultivate a range of tropical plant species that occur within Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Proven experience in the identification and treatment of environmental pest species
- Sound knowledge of the use of Horticultural machinery
For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities, Selection Criteria and Functional Job Demands, please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by scrolling to the Position Description area, then clicking on "Open" to download the attachment.
How to Apply:
Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:
- Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
- Copy of your Resume.
Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.
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Pre-Employment Assessment:
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following assessments/checks:-
- Pre‑employment functional medical assessment, which will include a drug and alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Practical Assessment
- Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
- Computer Skills Assessment
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Directorship Check
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Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-
- Permanent Resident of Australia
- Australian Citizen
- New Zealand Citizen
- Entitlement to Work Visa
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We off the following benefits:
- Full-time Permanent Position
- 9 day fortnight work roster
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks sick leave
- 12% contribution to superannuation
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Subsidised Corporate Uniform
- Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
- On-going opportunities for learning and professional development relevant to the position
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