Gardener

Rockhampton Regional Council; Gracemere; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Work/Life Balance

12% employer superannuation + up to 6%

Ongoing training and development

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifce

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and social clubs

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a motivated Gardener to join its Parks Operations team in Gracemere. You will manage mowing, planting, irrigation and equipment upkeep to keep parks and open spaces attractive and safe for the community.

Work collaboratively with the Team Leader to deliver quality horticultural services, with an outdoor, hands-on focus. A constructive attitude and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Hold a C Class licence, construction White Card, and Certificate II or III in Horticulture or equivalent and/or substantial work experience within a horticultural environment.
• Knowledge and experience with irrigation, safe operation of zero turn mowers, whipper snippers, blowers and adhering to WHS procedures.
• A strong team player that demonstrates positive attitude and can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, planting, irrigation, equipment upkeep to maintain parks and gardens.
• Operate and maintain small machinery including tractors, mowers, brush cutters, blowers.
• Deliver high quality horticultural services to the community.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate II or III in Horticulture

C Class Licence (MR Licence desirable)

White Card (Construction Industry)

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Brush cutters

Blowers

Job description

Rockhampton Regional Council – Gracemere QLD

5d ago , from Rockhampton Regional Council

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

Your new role

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a motivated Gardener to become part of our Parks Operations team in Gracemere.

In this role, you’ll help keep our parks, gardens, and open spaces looking their best. From mowing and planting to irrigation and equipment upkeep, you’ll play an important part in creating safe, attractive, and welcoming spaces for the community to enjoy. Working closely with the Team Leader, you’ll contribute to delivering high quality horticultural services that make a real difference.

This is a hands‑on outdoor position where your practical skills, teamwork, and commitment to great service will shine. If you enjoy working in nature and take pride in maintaining beautiful spaces, this is the role 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

• Demonstrated experience in horticulture and open space maintenance.
• Hold a current C Class Licence (MR Licence Desirable anda Construction Industry White Card.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain small machinery including but not limited to tractors,mowers, brush cutters, 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.
• Ability to carry out your duties in a safe manner whilst ensuring the safety of your team members and public.

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

Application Criteria

• Hold a C Class licence, construction White Card, and Certificate II or III in Horticulture or equivalent and/or substantial work experience within a horticultural environment.
• Knowledge and experience with irrigation, safe operation of zero turn mowers, whipper snippers, blowers and adhering to WHS procedures.
• A strong team player that demonstrates positive attitude and can work independently.

Applications Close: Monday 5 October 2026 at Midnight (AEST)