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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.

https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Strategies-Budgets-Reports-and-Policy

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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

Strategic Procurement

Development Services

Leanne Hurst, Director

City Development

Community and Economic

Development

Health and Compliance

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.

https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/22-fmx-083-application-for-employment-form-c.docx

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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

https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/documents/agreements/fwa/ae423826.pdf

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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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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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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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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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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:

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