About the role
In this role, you will be expected to carry out allocated tasks to specified standards, to meet customer and divisional expectations for high quality turf maintenance of Councils specialised turf areas, including golf courses, turf wickets and sports ground maintenance.

Work type: Fixed term Full Time - 24 months.
Classification: Band 4 $76,010 pa plus super (pro rata)

Key responsibilities include:

Operate and maintain horticultural / arboriculture plant and equipment including sprayers, hand/small ride on mowers, small tractors, large ride-on mowers and related machinery in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and practices.
Undertake horticultural duties in and around Golf Courses and Kardinia Park, including mowing, brush cutting, blowing and weed control.
Assist Senior Team leader in delivering TAFE education turf programs.
Spraying of appropriate insecticides, herbicide and fungicides to a regular or modified program as required, in accordance with manufactures recommendations.
Work within all Council health and safety policies and wear/use personal safety equipment provided.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in maintenance of golf courses and turf areas to a high standard and are proficient in the use of herbicides, insecticides, pesticides and fungicides and the ability to work as part of a team. Wicket preparation experience desired, however not essential.

Essential Experience:

Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Turf Management).
Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
A light truck licence would be an advantage.
A current Working with Children Check (employee).

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A career with us
We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

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Applications and Enquiries
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Enquiries: Toby Munday | Turf Operational Leader | TMunday@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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