Are you passionate about cultivating beautiful green spaces and enhancing the natural beauty of communities? If so, we want you to join our team as a Gardener on a full-time basis in Menzies, just 134kms from Kalgoorlie and 101kms from Leonora, offering easy access to larger towns and a peaceful rural lifestyle.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Garden and Grounds Maintenance: Plan, cultivate and maintain the Shire’s gardens, lawns and green spaces.
- Plant Health: Conduct regular plant health inspections and assist with seasonal plantings and garden enhancements.
- Irrigation: Design, install and maintain irrigation systems across Shire parks and facilities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Works team on landscaping projects throughout the townsite.
- Equipment Care: Operate and maintain gardening tools, machinery and equipment safely.
- Plant Selection: Provide input on plant selection and procurement suited to the local climate.
Why You’ll Love this Role:
- Competitive salary: $35/hour to $37/hour, depending on qualifications and experience
- Subsidised staff accommodation*
- Additional superannuation contributions*
- Loyalty Pay*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*All benefits are provided in accordance with Shire policy
Relocation assistance may be available for the successful applicant, subject to Shire policy.
Plus, enjoy a 9-day fortnight working arrangement, giving you an extended weekend every other week.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Previous experience in gardening, horticulture, landscaping or a similar role is preferred
- Knowledge: Understanding of plant care, irrigation and horticultural practices
- Skills: Ability to safely operate gardening equipment and machinery
- Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Work Rights: Must have valid Australian work rights to be eligible for this position
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Gardener employer: Menzies
Join our dedicated team as a Gardener in Menzies, where you can enjoy a fulfilling career cultivating beautiful green spaces while benefiting from a competitive salary and a 9-day fortnight work arrangement. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee well-being with perks like subsidised accommodation, additional superannuation contributions, and an Employee Assistance Program, all within a peaceful rural setting that offers easy access to larger towns. We are committed to your professional growth and provide opportunities for collaboration on exciting landscaping projects that enhance our community.
