Inner City Gardener

Cairns Regional Council; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 59.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport

5 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave

14 weeks parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Cairns Regional Council is seeking an Inner City Gardener to maintain and enhance Cairns' dynamic venues. You will ensure each space meets star ratings through efficient maintenance and responsible budgeting, while delivering excellent service to all stakeholders.

You will work outdoors in high-visibility settings, coordinating with events and operations teams to keep spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for the community.

Formación

• Current Queensland LR Licence (or ability to obtain) to drive between locations.
• Certificate III in Horticulture or substantial industry experience.
• White Card (General Safety Construction).
• OH&S and environmental knowledge relevant to landscape and horticultural maintenance.
• Experience in high-profile public amenity and garden maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and enhance presentation of nominated Cairns City venues within budget guidelines.
• Ensure venues meet required star rating through efficient, high-quality maintenance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Conocimientos

LR Licence (QLD)

White Card

OH&S knowledge

Customer service

Public environment communication

Communication skills

Educación

Certificate III in Horticulture

Descripción del empleo

Salary Range: $65,074.87 per annum plus applicable allowances

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Munro Martin Parklands

Application Close Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Do you love working outdoors, enjoy creating beautiful green spaces, and take pride in contributing to your community?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Inner City Gardener to join our team and help maintain some of Cairns’ most dynamic and well-loved venues.

What You Will Do:

As an Inner City Gardener, you will play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the presentation of nominated Council venues. You will ensure each venue meets its required star rating through efficient and high-quality maintenance, all while working within budget guidelines.

This role also involves delivering exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders in line with the high standards set by City Venues. Whether you are tending gardens or supporting event operations, you will contribute to creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for our community.

What We Are Looking For:

• Current Queensland Light Rigid (LR) Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain, (to be able to independently drive between various locations).
• Certificate III in Horticulture and or considerable industry experience.
• White Card (General Safety Construction)
• Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness part 1 & 2 Qualification complying with (MUTCD) or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrated previous experience in high profile amenity and garden maintenance such as practical experience in irrigation systems, tree pruning, applications of fertiliser and general use herbicides & pesticides, etc.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of the use of Horticultural machinery such as mowers, blowers, chainsaws, pole saws, hedgers, edges, aerators, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Environmental Issues relevant to Landscape and Horticultural Maintenance Activities.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a high-profile public environment with an emphasis on communication and providing quality customer service.

If you are passionate about gardening, community spaces, and hands-on work with purpose, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!