Community Gardens Officer

Reporting to the Aquaponics and Community Gardens Coordinator this position will perform the duties of administration of the Community Gardens and assist with the Aquaponics Project on Horn Island.

The individual/s we are seeking will be a highly skilled professional who is a team player working proactively in a busy work environment. You will need to be able to work autonomously as well as in a team.

Ideally, the successful applicant will have: -

• Must be able to carry out organisational duties of the Community Gardens and be willing to learn about the Aquaponics project.

• Must be able to operate and carry-out daily routine maintenance to any small plant and equipment, under the employees’ control at all times.

• Must be able to maintain operational standards and compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation.

For a full listing of the Key Duties and Responsibilities and full selection Criteria please download a copy of the position description.

In return we offer the following benefits: -

• Great team environment

• 19-day month

• 6 weeks annual leave

• 12% contribution to superannuation

• Annual leave loading

• Locality Allowance

• Remote Area Allowance

• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)

• On-going opportunities for learning and development

How to apply:

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Your application must be lodged electronically and must consist of the following:

• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

• Copy of your resume.

Pre-Employment Assessment:

As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments / checks: -

• Pre-employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.

• National police / criminal history check

• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment

• Computer Skills Assessment

• Qualification / Licence Verification

• Right to Work in Australia Check

• Psychometric testing

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Torres Shire Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria: -

• Permanent resident of Australia

• Australian Citizen

• Entitlement to work visa

Torres Shire Council encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.