Gardener

Rockhampton Regional Council; Gracemere; Sur place; AUD 69 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Supportive Work/Life Balance

Superannuation (12%)

Training & development opportunities

Salary sacrifice options

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Résumé du poste

Rockhampton Regional Council in Gracemere is seeking a dedicated Gardener to join our Parks Operations team. The role focuses on the upkeep and presentation of Cedric Archer Park, with duties including mowing, whipper snipping, irrigation, planting, and herbicide application.

You will operate horticultural machinery, conduct safety inspections, assist in park facility upkeep, and contribute to landscaping projects while delivering high standards of public space presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture and open space maintenance in public parks or gardens environments.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain small machinery including tractors, mowers, brush cutters, and chainsaws.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to work outdoors.
• Physically capable of outdoor work and handling equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsabilités

• Mowing, whipper snipping, irrigation, and planting of trees and shrubs.
• Application of herbicides to maintain park spaces.
• Conduct inspections to identify hazards and support park facility upkeep.
• Contribute to landscaping and garden rejuvenation projects.
• Operate horticultural machinery and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Support community events by preparing outdoor spaces and ensuring safety standards.

Connaissances

Horticulture

Open space maintenance

Machinery operation

Safety compliance

Outils

Tractors

Mowers

Brush cutters

Chainsaws

Description du poste

Rockhampton Regional Council – Gracemere QLD

1d ago , from Rockhampton Regional Council

• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $76,114 per annum (LGIA Stream B Level 4 + Site Allowance) + Superannuation
• Location – Gracemere

Your new role

Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing green spaces? Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a dedicated Gardener to join our Parks Operations team in Gracemere.

This position is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of parks and open spaces throughout the region, with a primary focus on the care and presentation of Cedric Archer Park. Your day-to-day duties will include mowing, whipper snipping, irrigation, tree and shrub planting, and the application of herbicides to ensure our community spaces are well-maintained and visually appealing. You will also conduct inspections to identify and address hazards, assist in park facility upkeep, and contribute to landscaping and garden rejuvenation projects.

This is a hands-on role that requires the ability to operate horticultural machinery such as zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, and brush cutters. You'll also play a key part in ensuring safety standards are upheld, performing routine equipment maintenance, and supporting community events by preparing and enhancing outdoor spaces.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in creating well-presented public spaces, and have experience in horticulture, arboriculture, or parks maintenance, this role is perfect for you!

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Knowledge and experience in horticulture and open space maintenance in public parks or gardens environment.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain small machinery including but not limited to tractors, mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws, blowers and other plant.
• A motivated, proactive, self-starter with a passion to deliver quality horticultureworks.
• Someone who enjoys and is capable ofphysical and outdoor work.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Applications Close: Monday 23 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)