Horticulturist - Parks Maintenance

Fraser Coast; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Employee discount shopping program

Novated leasing

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid emergency services leave

Uniform subsidy

Study assistance program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Horticulturist to maintain and enhance parks, gardens and open spaces within the Parks Maintenance team.

You will provide specialist horticultural expertise and undertake hands-on maintenance while supporting planning and delivery of maintenance programs to improve service outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture (AQF Level 3) is required
• Experience in horticultural maintenance for parks, gardens or open spaces
• Experience with turf management, irrigation, planting, pruning and pest/disease control
• Current Queensland MR Driver Licence is required
• AC/DC Chemical Distribution Licence is preferred
• White Card (General Construction Induction) is required
• Strong WHS, environmental and risk management understanding
• Good communication and ability to provide technical horticultural advice

Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled and reactive horticultural maintenance across parks and open spaces
• Undertake planting, pruning and turf management activities
• Provide technical horticultural guidance to the team
• Assist with planning and refining maintenance programs
• Operate plant, equipment and vehicles per Council requirements
• Record completed works using mobile management systems

Skills

Autonomy

Communication skills

Turf management

Irrigation

Planting & pruning

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture (AQF Level 3)

General Construction Induction (White Card)

AC/DC Chemical Distribution Licence

Current Queensland MR Driver Licence

Job description

Job Description

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.

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

About the Employer

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

About the Candidate

• 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, 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.

Work Environment

• 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