The Operational Services division of Tamworth Regional Council is seeking the services of enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest and experience in horticulture or a related field. You will be responsible for the maintenance and development of parks, gardens, sporting fields and cemeteries in the surrounding villages. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision are essential.
The applicant will need to possess a Certificate 3 or equivalent in a relevant field and must hold a current NSW MR Drivers licence.
Certificates and Licences include but are not limited to the above criteria.
Please read the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.
The successful applicant must be keen to undertake professional and interpersonal training as required.
These positions have been classified as a Grade 4-6 with a salary range of $717.80 to $824.50 for 38 hours work per week. Tamworth Regional Council offers a range of employee benefits to successful applicants.
Please contact Peter York on (02) 6782 1105 or 0427 467 975 if you have any further queries or require any additional information.
Applicants are required to submit a current Resume outlining relevant employment experience. In addition to the Resume, applicants must also address the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
To apply, download the Operators, Parks & Gardens Information Package. This includes the Position Description which lists the Selection Criteria, Employment Application Form, Applicant Checklist and the Physical Requirements of the Position.
The preferred format for submitting job applications is using Council’s Employment Application Form.
Applications can also be emailed to jobapplications@tamworth.nsw.gov.au.
Applications are to arrive no later than 12:00pm Tuesday 14 February 2012. Applicants who do not have internet access should send their applications quoting the PV number to:
The Recruitment Officer
Tamworth Regional Council
PO Box 555
Tamworth NSW 2340
Tamworth Regional Council is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.