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The City is seeking a Technical Officer – Horticulture to join the Parks Contracts Team to contribute to the effective management of parks and streetscapes.

With a proactive and team driven approach you will possess knowledge and experience in public open space, landscape maintenance and contract management.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing designated landscaping and asset maintenance contracts ensuring contractual compliance.
• Operational leadership, providing direction guidance and coaching to staff under direct supervision.
• Undertake contract procurement processes (including report writing) in line with policies and procedures.
• Scheduling and undertake site and safety inspections to ensure works are undertaken in line with specification requirements.
• Overseeing landscape upgrades from initial scoping to completion within budget and agreed scope.
• Development of technical specifications and maintenance programs.
• Liaising with customers and stakeholders to deliver service excellence, ensuring that information is accurate, consistent, clearly communicated and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Providing an asset management service, including inspecting, recording and validating landscaping asset information.

Technical Officer – Horticulture Position Description

The successful appointee must be passionate about the local community and work well in a team environment to produce quality landscape outcomes.

As a collaborative member of the team, you will be able to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate through their CV and covering letter that they address the following selection criteria:

1. Qualifications in relevant discipline such as Certificate IV in Horticulture, Turf or Arboriculture or relevant demonstrated experience.
2. Skilled in supervising the work of others, providing technical assistance and motivating staff
3. Experience in the use of information technology.
4. Demonstrated customer service and negotiation skills
5. Knowledge of the practical application of occupational health and safety measures.
6. An understanding of Local Government operations and/or local government experience.
7. Current C class Driver’s License is required
8. Basic Worksite Traffic Management is desirable.

The City of Wanneroo is one of the fastest growing and largest local government authorities in Australia. The City has 36 suburbs, across 685 square kilometres, stretching from Girrawheen in the south to Two Rocks in the north.

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Free on-site parking;
• Paid wellness Day
• Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

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If this position sounds like your next career step – and a role you are passionate about - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application. 

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Reference Number: 19850

Close date: Wednesday 27th November at 9.00pm AWST

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact James Hamp, Coordinator Parks Contracts on 9405 5250.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.

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