Team Member Horticulture

 TEAM MEMBER OPEN SPACE, SPORTS AND RECREATIONAbout usThe City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, the Council engages with their community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs. We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community. We are committed to creating a dynamic City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life. With the newly endorsed Community Plan responding to climate change, we will support a growing population and enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of our community.The City of Unley currently maintains two ovals (Unley Oval and Goodwood Oval) that provide a combination of SANFL and AFLW games and turf cricket.  About the roleTo undertake sports turf maintenance and open spaces including cricket wicket preparation, mowing, irrigation, fertilising, aeration and pest/disease control to a safe and high-performance playing surface.About youTo be considered for this role you will have demonstrated experience in maintaining high quality turf surfaces and undertaking general horticulture duties within our parks and reserves. You will have a strong horticultural background with exceptional communication skills and sound organisational and time management abilities. You will be willing to embrace new technologies in relation to streamlining operations and ensuring efficiencies.We are seeking passionate applicants that have a budding desire to contribute Council's sports fields, parks and reserves.You are accountable to complete work schedules and be responsible for the high standard expected within the City of Unley’s community.To succeed in this role, you will have:      Certificate III Sports Turf Management or higher or/and Certificate III            Horticulture or higher or relevant experience in a similar role.      Experience in the preparing and maintaining playing surfaces for a               variety of sports to a high standard including irrigation systems.      Operate and maintain turf maintenance equipment and machinery                safely and efficiently.      Experience in turf wicket preparation and renovations.     This role will undertake maintenance of the overall facility which                    includes garden maintenance.      Demonstrated horticultural knowledge      Experience in the safe application of chemical sprays for effective pest,          weed, and disease control.      Understanding and complying with all health, safety, and risk                       management policies and procedures, ensuring personal actions do not       impact the health and safety of others, and keep updated with relevant         legislation and regulations. The extrasThe role offers outstanding conditions of employment and benefits that are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team you will benefit from:       competitive salary and conditions       salary sacrifice contributions to your nominated Superannuation fund       generous support for your ongoing education and development       complimentary insurance to protect your income       comprehensive programs designed to improve your health and                      wellbeing       a great workplace culture to be part of!We recognise, the need to create an employee that enables the organisation’s talent to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  We provide a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages professional development.  Some of our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team, you will benefit from:As a member of our team you will benefit from:       supportive, flexible environment with balance        competitive salary and conditions       ongoing support for your development and further education       complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection               Fund       holistic health and wellbeing programs All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Steve Shepherdson Team Leader Open Space & Sport Recreation on 0428 617 235 or email: sshepherdson@unley.sa.gov.auApplications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position. Applications close 3rd December 6pm.This position is offered in a full time permanent role.       Position Description AUD Unley 5061

Team Member Horticulture

 

TEAM MEMBER OPEN SPACE, SPORTS AND RECREATION

About us

The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, the Council engages with their community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs.

We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community.

We are committed to creating a dynamic City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life. With the newly endorsed Community Plan responding to climate change, we will support a growing population and enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of our community.

The City of Unley currently maintains two ovals (Unley Oval and Goodwood Oval) that provide a combination of SANFL and AFLW games and turf cricket.

 

About the role

To undertake sports turf maintenance and open spaces including cricket wicket preparation, mowing, irrigation, fertilising, aeration and pest/disease control to a safe and high-performance playing surface.

About you

To be considered for this role you will have demonstrated experience in maintaining high quality turf surfaces and undertaking general horticulture duties within our parks and reserves. You will have a strong horticultural background with exceptional communication skills and sound organisational and time management abilities. You will be willing to embrace new technologies in relation to streamlining operations and ensuring efficiencies.

We are seeking passionate applicants that have a budding desire to contribute Council's sports fields, parks and reserves.

You are accountable to complete work schedules and be responsible for the high standard expected within the City of Unley’s community.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  •       Certificate III Sports Turf Management or higher or/and Certificate III            Horticulture or higher or relevant experience in a similar role.
  •       Experience in the preparing and maintaining playing surfaces for a               variety of sports to a high standard including irrigation systems.
  •       Operate and maintain turf maintenance equipment and machinery                safely and efficiently.
  •       Experience in turf wicket preparation and renovations.
  •      This role will undertake maintenance of the overall facility which                    includes garden maintenance.
  •       Demonstrated horticultural knowledge
  •       Experience in the safe application of chemical sprays for effective pest,          weed, and disease control.
  •       Understanding and complying with all health, safety, and risk                       management policies and procedures, ensuring personal actions do not       impact the health and safety of others, and keep updated with relevant         legislation and regulations.

 


The extras

The role offers outstanding conditions of employment and benefits that are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team you will benefit from:

  •        competitive salary and conditions
  •        salary sacrifice contributions to your nominated Superannuation fund
  •        generous support for your ongoing education and development
  •        complimentary insurance to protect your income
  •        comprehensive programs designed to improve your health and                      wellbeing
  •        a great workplace culture to be part of!

We recognise, the need to create an employee that enables the organisation’s talent to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  We provide a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages professional development.  Some of our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

As a member of our team you will benefit from:

  •        supportive, flexible environment with balance
  •        competitive salary and conditions
  •        ongoing support for your development and further education
  •        complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection               Fund
  •        holistic health and wellbeing programs

 

All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Steve Shepherdson Team Leader Open Space & Sport Recreation on 0428 617 235 or email: sshepherdson@unley.sa.gov.au

Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position.

Applications close 3rd December 6pm.

This position is offered in a full time permanent role.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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