Head Gardener

Job no:509380
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Trades & Services, Campus / facilities management

UniHall

• Maintain and have strong involvement of ongoing design of the beautiful grounds of University Hall, the residential college of The University of Western Australia
• Full-time, ongoing appointment
• Salary range: Level 3 $58,389 – $64,675 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

About the team

University Hall (UniHall) is the residential college owned and operated by The University of Western Australia (UWA). Over 750 UWA students from over 50 countries live, socialise and study at UniHall making it a fun and exciting collegial community. The University Hall Housekeeping team manage and undertake housekeeping activities to support student living.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under routine direction, provide the undertaking and overseeing of the maintenance, management and development of University Hall’s outdoor spaces, including soft and hard landscape areas.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Ensure that the University Hall grounds are checked for safety as the first task of each day
• Maintain responsibility for planting, lawn, irrigation, maintenance and recording a seasonal program (including fertilising and mulching) for all garden areas, trees, shrubs, smaller plants and vegetables as required
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with landscape management, deterioration of any structure, repairs, ground improvements and future directions
• Assist and maintain a seasonal and student-centred management program for all hard elements within the outdoor landscape as required (including signage, furniture, roadways and paved areas, etc.)
• Assist and maintain all garden related equipment and make recommendations on the acquisition of new equipment as required
• Assist the Facilities Manager to maintain and work within an agreed budget

About you

In line with the Western Australia COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Programme the successful applicant for this position will be required to provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination status (or have a Vaccination Exemption Statement) before commencing work at UWA.
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Head Gardener PD.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55pm Wednesday 18th May 2022

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

Advertised:04 May 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:18 May 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time