About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Gardener to join our Urban Forest and City presentation team. As our new Gardener you will make a difference daily by having a passion for horticulture and delivering quality places and facilities where people can enjoy our outdoor spaces. You will be responsible for maintenance and enhancement of parks, gardens and reserves offering a variety of landscapes for passive recreation, including heritage gardens and natural environments. You will report directly to the Team Leader - Gardening and work collaboratively with the rest of the Urban Forest and City Presentation team. This is a full-time permanent role based at our Operations Centre in Knoxfield.
This is a full-time permanent role based at the Operations centre. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.
This is a Band 3 classified role. Remuneration will be $66,045.65 to $70,515.27 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will bring to this role
The key selection criteria for this role are:
- Demonstrated experience in gardening work including maintenance of native and indigenous vegetation.
- Safe and competent operation of light mechanical plant.
- Demonstrated knowledge of estimating and ordering materials, and working to plans.
- Values and Behaviors aligned to those of Knox City Council.
- Demonstrated ability in setting up Road Side Traffic Management.
How to apply
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 5pm 08/04/2025.
All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.
For further information on this role please contact Matthew Goodson, Project Officer City Presentation, at matthew.goodson@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8339
A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.
Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.
Why work at Knox
Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:
- Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements
- Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
- Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth
- Support towards further study
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.
To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox
Inherent requirements
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Our commitments
Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
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