Horticulturist - Parks & Open Spaces (Flexible Work)

Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional

Remote

AUD 69,000 - 85,000

Full time

11 days ago

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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