Open Space Horticulturist – Parks & Recreation

Council Jobs; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport access

Counselling support

Uniform and PPE provided

Safety first culture

Overtime opportunities

Career progression paths

Job summary

Council Jobs is seeking staff for Open Space Maintenance at the Gold Coast to maintain parks, landscaped areas and roadsides. Based at the Pimpama Depot, you will contribute to keeping open spaces safe and inviting, using equipment such as leaf blowers and chainsaws in a team environment.

The role specifies a Level 2–7 placement under the Queensland Local Government Industry Award, with the opportunity for development and overtime to boost take-home pay.

Qualifications

• Cert II in Horticulture / Conservation & Landcare Management / Arboriculture or related discipline is required or a minimum of 1 year industry experience.
• MR Class Drivers Licence (Unrestricted) is mandatory, HR Class Licence is highly regarded.
• General Construction Induction Card (White) is mandatory.
• Be a team player with strong communication skills.
• High motivation and initiative with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Sound physical health to perform physically demanding duties.

Responsibilities

• Planting, pruning, mulching, hedging, removing green waste, spraying herbicides/weed removal and operating equipment (leaf blowers, chainsaws, pole saws).
• Demonstrate behaviours that contribute to a positive and successful team.
• Follow established work practices and deliver high quality work.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Motivation & initiative

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Cert II in Horticulture / Conservation & Landcare Management / Arboriculture or related discipline

1 year industry experience

Tools

Leaf blower

Chainsaw

Pole saw

Job description

Council Jobs is seeking staff for Open Space Maintenance at the Gold Coast to maintain parks, landscaped areas and roadsides. Based at the Pimpama Depot, you will contribute to keeping open spaces safe and inviting, using equipment such as leaf blowers and chainsaws in a team environment.

The role specifies a Level 2–7 placement under the Queensland Local Government Industry Award, with the opportunity for development and overtime to boost take-home pay.