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Employment Information Package for
Horticulturalist
Position Number POS0206
Enquiries:
Chloe Smith, Administration Officer - Operations P: 03 6323 3524
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 17 March 2019 at 3:00pm
Address all correspondence to:
Manager Human Resources City of Launceston PO Box 396 LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Email address: [email protected] When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word (.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.
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Introduction Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning wines, gourmet dining experiences, magnificent natural features and friendly residents. The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405 square kilometres with a population of around 67,000 residents. The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal council in terms of population and revenue.
Launceston boasts all the major facilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned and operated by the City of Launceston. The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, including the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annual reporting.
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City of Launceston The City of Launceston is one of 67 Tasmanian workplaces recognised as an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian Government. An Employer of Choice is a workplace which demonstrates contemporary workplace practices and provides outstanding support for its staff. The Council employs around 570 employees across a range of responsibilities.
Organisational Chart
General Manager
Michael Stretton
Corporate Services
Louise Foster, Director
Corporate Strategy
Customer Service
Finance
Human Resources
Information Management
Information Technology
Legal Services
Rates
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Development Services
Leanne Hurst, Director
City Development
Community and Economic
Development
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Facilities Management
Bruce MacIsaac
Director
Architectural Services
Inveresk Precinct
Leisure and Aquatic Centre
Parking & Carr Villa
Infrastructure Services
Shane Eberhardt, Director
Operations
Technical Services
Major Projects
Creative Arts and Cultural Services
Tracy Puklowski, Director
Collections & Research
Audience Engagement
Visitor Operations
Arts and Culture
Planetarium
Administration Support
Civic Affairs
Economic Development
Communications
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Department Chart
Manager Operation
Parks Services Supervisor
Team Leader
Horticulturalist
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Information for Applicants Please read this information carefully, as it will help you with the preparation of your employment application City of Launceston is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act (Clth) 1986 and the Anti Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas) during the recruitment and selection process. When applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:
1. City of Launceston Application for Employment Form 2. Covering letter 3. Statement addressing the selection criteria 4. Resume
1. The Application for Employment Form is available here.
2. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you are applying for the role.
3. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The most suitable person in
terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications, relevant experience, alignment with organisational values and work attitudes is selected for the positon. Selection is based on the assessment of each application in relation to the selection criteria. The position description is included later in this information kit. The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform the role. You must provide a statement which addresses each selection criterion for the role. Your statement should include examples which demonstrate how you meet each criterion. To obtain this please contact Chloe Smith on 6323 3524
4. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, work history, special skills, training and competency details and referees, plus any other information which may support your application. Be clear and informative. Include the names, position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two work referees.
Post Application Process Short listed applicants will be contacted by telephone or email to arrange an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be advised by email or post. Pre-employment checks The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical examination and consent to a national police check, at Council's expense, prior to a formal employment offer being made. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate.
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General Conditions of Employment
Position Title: Horticulturalist
Employment Terms: Permanent full time
Working Pattern: 9 day fortnight
Total Remuneration: $63,436* *Total remuneration includes superannuation, as detailed below
Base Salary $55,042
Superannuation: Employer contribution of 15.25%
Annual Leave: 4 weeks annual leave, with leave loading
Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 10 years continuous service
The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2016 is available here
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Position Description
PF NUMBER: POS NUMBER: POS0206
POSITION TITLE: Horticulturalist
AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 3
EMPLOYEE: Vacant
DEPARTMENT: Operations
DIRECTORATE: Infrastructure Services
REPORTS TO: Parks Services Supervisor
PREPARED BY: Kris Airey
DATE: March 2019
APPROVED BY:
NAME: Leigh Handley
POSITION: Operations Manager
SIGNATURE:
POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)
To maintain open space areas to meet customer usage and standards applicable for sustainable future use guided by the application of best practice as well as policy and procedure detailed by the organisation.
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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS
Accountabilities/ Major Duties
Activities/Tasks include: Performance
Indicators
Company Values Display behaviours which support the Company's values.
Our people matter
We care about our community
We bring an open mind
We go home safe and well
Behaviour is consistent with the Company's values
Major Duties Work in a hands on capacity carrying out maintenance activities
Assist the Leading Hand in maintaining records associated with this position, including prompt and accurate recording of works and verification of time sheets and plant returns
Prioritise and respond to service requests
Attend meetings as required
Maintain all parks, sports fields, nature strips, playgrounds, irrigation systems, lawns, shrubs beds and other assets within the allocated area
Assist in providing relief staffing for parks & reserves across the city
Assist Leading Hand in providing plant specification and horticultural advice on projects
Assist Leading Hand in improving horticultural maintenance activities and programs
Work with Leading Hand and Parks Supervisor to develop implement and maintain planting and irrigation projects in parks and reserves
Number of comments of a positive nature to do with a service provision
Standard of maintenance of the area maintained
To maintain a friendly and co-operative working relationship with all customers and employees
Provide good service to internal and external clients
Complies with organisation’s values. Maintains the good image of the City of Launceston. Provide
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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS
Accountabilities/ Major Duties
Activities/Tasks include: Performance
Indicators
customers with timely feedback about their service requests Complete electronic service request in a detailed and timely manner
Report all incidents, accidents and hazards using City of Launceston's incident Notification procedure
Reporting of incidents, accidents and hazards
Participate in the investigation and analysis of incidents
Undertake and assist in team based risk assessments
Complete the safety analysis of jobs and work site setups when in charge
Limit risk of injury to other personnel, self and the general public.
Limit risk of damage to Council assets/plant and equipment
Active participation in organisational occupational health and safety
All incidents, accidents and hazards reported immediately through the required system
Communication Provide effective feedback and ideas to contribute to continuous improvement of the Parks Services division
Assist to guide and familiarise new employees in operations (if required)
Responsible for the effective transfer of information within the area of responsibility
Effective participation in group training sessions
Uphold the values of the organisation
Portray an open and positive behaviour
Share knowledge with other employees within Parks Services to ensure areas of responsibility could be effectively maintained during key personnel absence.
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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS
Accountabilities/ Major Duties
Activities/Tasks include: Performance
Indicators
Budgetary expenditure Accountability for budgetary impact within area of responsibility
Ensure that spending is kept within budget limitations
Procedural compliance Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with Council policies
Ensure where possible that all horticultural activities are environmentally sound and sustainable
Comply with City of Launceston procedures and statutory requirements
Operation and maintenance of Council vehicles and plant
Ensure allocated Council vehicles or items of plant are in a safe, satisfactory and clean state of repair
Correlation of pre-start checks
Vehicle/plant/equipment is kept clean and is maintained in a safe working condition
Any faults or defects are reported immediately
CoL Smoking policy (no smoking in council vehicles or plant)
Ensure pre start checks are followed
Undertake competency assessments as required
Work Safely with a Duty of Care for fellow employees and ensure procedural compliance
Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with the City of Launceston's Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
While at work, a worker must –
(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety; and
Ensure work is halted where unsafe practices are observed
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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS
Accountabilities/ Major Duties
Activities/Tasks include: Performance
Indicators
(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons; and
(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the person conducting the business or undertaking to allow the person to comply with this Act; and
(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the person conducting the business or undertaking relating to health or safety at the workplace that has been notified to workers.
(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)
Work Safely with a Duty of Care for fellow employees and ensure procedural compliance
Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with the City of Launceston's Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
While at work, a worker must –
(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety; and
(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons; and
(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the person conducting the business or undertaking to allow the person to comply with this Act; and
(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the person conducting the business or undertaking relating to health or safety at the workplace that has been notified to workers.
Ensure work is halted where unsafe practices are observed
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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS
Accountabilities/ Major Duties
Activities/Tasks include: Performance
Indicators
(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)
WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECK
Yes/No
Working with Vulnerable People Check required? Yes
If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below
SELECTION CRITERIA (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTITUDES AND QUALIFICATIONS)
To obtain this please contact Chloe Smith on 6323 3524
KEY RELATIONSHIPS (External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)
Internal Nature of Relationships
Other Council departments Teamwork/joint projects
External Nature of Relationships
Members of the public Consideration for public and community
Community groups Consideration for and working with as part of a team
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Manager Parks Services Supervisor
Direct Reports Nil
DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS (Local Government Act, By-Laws etc)
Maintain quality of work to Industry Best Practice Standards and Safety on site
Health and Safety Act, 2012
Authorised to stop work under unsafe conditions
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COMPUTER AND CORPORATE APPLICATION ACCESS REQUIREMENTS (indicate the access required for this position)
Yes/No Enter Workplace Details
Computer Access Yes
Email and Internet No
Technology One Enterprise Suite No
Employee Self Service Yes
Purchasing Requisitions No
Purchasing Approvals No Limit $0
Works & Assets No
Technology One Property & Rating No
ECM No
POSITION TARGET QUALIFICATIONS (required qualifications and competencies)
Certificate 3 in Horticulture
POSITION SCOPE (Budget Control, Relevant Statistics etc)
NA
Confidentiality Staff are
a) Able to access; or b) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that may be
related to individuals, organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of a sensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.
By accepting this position the employee undertakes:
a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employment with City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only be disclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.
b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.
c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise Agreement.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Is there any other background information that would assist in describing the nature and context of the role?
The Municipality of Launceston is recognised Australia-wide for the quality of its recreational facilities.
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CITY OF LAUNCESTON'S ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
we value clear and open communication
we support and encourage each other
we respect diversity
we recognise individual needs, experience and strengths
we take pride in our work and pursue a standard of excellence
we genuinely listen, and value collaborative relationships
we strive towards the best outcome for our community
we make responsible and sustainable decisions
we actively seek opportunities to continuously improve
we respect and explore different ideas and perspectives
we embrace change that leads to positive outcomes
we value innovation and creativity
we show care for people and look out for one another
we speak up and support others to be healthy and safe
we take personal responsibility for our own health and wellbeing
we value work-life fit
I agree to perform the duties detailed in this position description in a manner consistent with the Organisation’s Values:
Employee’s Signature:
Date: