Parks Worker / Operator

Sunshine Coast Council; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

17.5% annual leave loading

Development opportunities

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a Parks Worker to support horticultural and landscaping services across public spaces. The role covers turf management, irrigation, planting and landscape upkeep to maintain attractive, safe parks for residents and visitors.

The position requires a Certificate II in Horticulture or hands-on experience, a White Card, and a strong safety mindset. A collaborative team environment and quality service delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate II in Horticulture or hands-on experience.
• White Card and practical horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance skills.
• Team player with commitment to high-quality service.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform planting, pruning, mulching, mowing, irrigation and turf management.
• Assist with landscape construction, maintenance works and park improvements.
• Monitor plant health and condition; identify maintenance needs.
• Operate and maintain machinery safely and support a safety culture.

Skills

Horticulture skills

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

Certificate II in Horticulture

White Card

Job description

Why work with us

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About The Role

The Parks & Gardens Branch is responsible for the care, management and operation of Sunshine Coast Council's extensive network of parks, public open spaces and recreational areas. The team plays a vital role in preserving the region's natural landscapes, enhancing community liveability and creating welcoming outdoor environments for residents and visitors to enjoy. Working in this branch means contributing directly to some of the Sunshine Coast's most valued community assets.

As a Parks Worker, you will support the delivery of high-quality horticultural, landscaping and parks maintenance services across the Sunshine Coast. From turf management and irrigation to planting and landscape upkeep, you'll play an important role in maintaining attractive, functional and safe public spaces. This hands-on opportunity offers variety, teamwork and the satisfaction of seeing the positive impact of your work every day.

• Perform horticultural and landscaping activities including planting, pruning, mulching, mowing, irrigation and turf management.
• Assist with landscape construction, maintenance works and general park improvements.
• Monitor and assess the condition of plants and landscaped areas, identifying maintenance needs.
• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment safely while supporting a strong safety and customer service culture.

About You

You have a Certificate II in Horticulture or relevant hands-on experience and are passionate about maintaining quality parks, gardens and community spaces.

You hold a White Card and bring practical skills in horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance or similar outdoor environments.

You enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes and are committed to providing excellent service to the community.

You have a strong safety mindset, follow procedures and actively contribute to a positive, healthy and high-performing workplace culture.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
• Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Jonathon Presswell during business hours on 0418 711 052 or Jie Wells on 0439 780 114.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [e-mail].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.