Horticulturist – Parks & Open Space (9‑Day Fortnight)

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements incl. Wf

Professional development

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Uniform subsidy

24/7 EAP access

Years of service rewards

Values-based culture

Employee discount shopping program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Horticulturist to maintain and enhance parks, gardens and open spaces within the Open Space & Environment team. You will provide specialist horticultural expertise, undertake hands-on maintenance, and support planning and delivery of maintenance programs to achieve high-quality service outcomes for the community.

You will work within the Parks Maintenance team to deliver scheduled maintenance, provide technical horticultural advice, and

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

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Horticulturist to maintain and enhance parks, gardens and open spaces within the Open Space & Environment team. You will provide specialist horticultural expertise, undertake hands-on maintenance, and support planning and delivery of maintenance programs to achieve high-quality service outcomes for the community.

You will work within the Parks Maintenance team to deliver scheduled maintenance, provide technical horticultural advice, and