Horticultural worker

The City of Casey is Victoria's largest and fastest-growing municipality and the dominant growth area for south-eastern Melbourne. Casey is also the third-fastest growing council in Australia. City of Casey provides a wide variety of essential services and infrastructure for close to 400,000 residents, from sport and leisure facilities and family and children’s services, to advocating on behalf of the community and planning for future challenges. There is a wide array of roles undertaken at City of Casey ranging from town planners, building surveyors and engineers to maternal and child health nurses, kindergarten teachers, customer service operators and event coordinators.
This is an exciting opportunity for students to learn more about Infrastructure and Open Space/Horticulture at City of Casey.
To inquire about this position please contact Helen Rabot on 0410 546 646.

Skills You Might Learn

During this placement students will gain horticultural knowledge and learn what it's like working in public spaces with the public.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Spend a week with the Horticulture team at City of Casey, learning what a career in public space horticulture can be like and undertake the following tasks...
• Weeding
• Mulching
• Pruning
• Raking
• Plant care
• Litter collection

Student Requirements

This placement would suit a candidate who is interested in horticulture and being outdoors. Students will be respectful, professional and courteous at all times. Students are asked to come on time with an enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn.

Dress Requirements

High Vis top, work pants, work boots, work gloves, earmuffs and safety glasses.

Special Transport Requirements

Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick is accessible via public transport. Consult the PTV website for details.