Parks & Open Space Labourer – Horticulture

Western Downs Regional Council; Miles; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Superannuation 12%

Corporate Health Plan

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Uniforms & PPE

Job security

Job summary

Western Downs Regional Council’s Miles site is seeking a Labourer to perform horticultural duties across parks, cemeteries and gardens. You will operate horticultural plant and equipment and support park asset maintenance, with tasks completed within set timeframes.

Applicants should hold a Certificate II in Horticulture (or equivalent) and a current Queensland C Class Licence, with MR licence and White Card preferred or willing to obtain.

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant Certificate II in Horticulture or demonstrate equivalent related experience.
• Current Queensland C Class Licence; MR licence preferred or willing to obtain.
• OH&S Construction Safety Induction White Card preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of horticultural plant and equipment in parks, gardens and cemeteries.
• Carry out maintenance to park assets as part of the Parks and Open Space team.
• Complete allocated tasks within agreed time frames; perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Certificate II in Horticulture

OH&S knowledge

Education

Certificate II in Horticulture

C Class Licence (QLD)

MR Licence (Preferred)

White Card (OH&S)

Job description

Western Downs Regional Council’s Miles site is seeking a Labourer to perform horticultural duties across parks, cemeteries and gardens. You will operate horticultural plant and equipment and support park asset maintenance, with tasks completed within set timeframes.

Applicants should hold a Certificate II in Horticulture (or equivalent) and a current Queensland C Class Licence, with MR licence and White Card preferred or willing to obtain.