Horticulturist - Parks Maintenance

Fraser Coast Region; Fraser Coast Regional; Remote; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine–day fortnight

Superannuation

Annual allowance

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Horticulturist to maintain and enhance parks, gardens and open spaces within the region. You will support the Team Leader with planning and delivery of maintenance programs, providing specialist horticultural expertise and hands-on care.

The role involves scheduled and reactive maintenance, planting, pruning, turf management, and technical advice to staff.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland MR Driver Licence
• AC/DC Chemical Distribution Licence
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Certificate III in Horticulture (AQF Level 3) or related open space discipline
• Demonstrated experience delivering horticultural maintenance in parks, gardens or open space environments
• Experience in turf management, irrigation, planting, pruning and pest and disease management
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to team outcomes
• Sound understanding of WHS, environmental and risk management requirements
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to provide technical horticultural advice

Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled and reactive horticultural maintenance across parks and open spaces
• Undertake specialist horticultural activities including planting, pruning and turf management
• Provide technical advice and support to team members on horticultural best practice
• Assist with planning and refining maintenance programs to improve service delivery
• Operate plant, equipment and vehicles in accordance with Council requirements
• Accurately record completed works using Council's mobile works management systems

Skills

MR Driver Licence

AC/DC Licence

White Card

Certificate III in Horticulture

Horticultural maintenance

Turf management

Irrigation

Pest and disease management

Autonomous work

WH&S knowledge

Technical horticultural advice

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture (AQF Level 3)

Job description

Horticulturist – Parks Maintenance Open Space & Environment Permanent Fullt Time Howard Operations Level 5 -

• $74,161 plus superannuation
• + annualised allowance of $2,789
• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced Horticulturist to help maintain and enhance Council's parks, gardens and open spaces. Working within the Parks Maintenance team, you will provide specialist horticultural expertise and undertake hands‑on maintenance activities that contribute to the presentation, health and sustainability of the region's open spaces. You will support the Team Leader with the planning and delivery of maintenance programs while helping achieve high-quality service outcomes for the community.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

What your day will look like:

• Deliver scheduled and reactive horticultural maintenance across parks and open spaces
• Undertake specialist horticultural activities including planting, pruning and turf management
• Provide technical advice and support to team members on horticultural best practice
• Assist with planning and refining maintenance programs to improve service delivery
• Operate plant, equipment and vehicles in accordance with Council requirements
• Accurately record completed works using Council's mobile works management systems

What you’ll need for success:

• Current Queensland MR Driver Licence
• AC/DC Chemical Distribution Licence
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Certificate III in Horticulture (AQF Level 3) or related open space discipline
• Demonstrated experience delivering horticultural maintenance in parks, gardens or open space environments
• Experience in turf management, irrigation, planting, pruning and pest and disease management
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to team outcomes
• Sound understanding of WHS, environmental and risk management requirements
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to provide technical horticultural advice

What’s nice to have:

• First Aid Certificate
• Playground Inspection Certification

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 17 November 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.