Casual | Up to 36 hours
$***** - $***** base per hour excluding penalties and allowances
Position Brief - Horticulturist
About the team
Open Space Maintenance's role is to provide maintenance services to ensure that parks and recreational facilities are maintained to a high standard and meet agreed levels of service with the Asset Custodians via Partnering Agreements.
These maintenance operations are achieved through Area Coordinators, including the planning and implementation of maintenance programs for streetscapes, parklands, sporting fields, and roadsides.
We also provide professional advice to various customers on the construction and maintenance of park infrastructure, open space areas and roadsides.
About the role
We are currently accepting applications for skilled and experienced Horticulturists to work from various Depots across the City.
Working across the City from Tugun to Pimpama, you will work as part of a team responsible for maintaining and enhancing parks, landscaped and recreational spaces within the City's open space regions and road network.
Planting, pruning, mulching, hedging, removing green waste, spraying herbicides/weed removal and operating equipment such as leaf blowers, chainsaws and pole saws.
Demonstrate behaviours that contribute to a positive and successful team.
Follow established work practices and consistently deliver high quality work.
The successful applicants will be appointed at the appropriate level based on qualifications, skills and experience between Level 2 and Level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award - Operational.
We're looking for people who have:




Cert II in Horticulture / Conservation & Landcare Management / Arboriculture or related discipline,ORa minimum of 1 year industry experience
MR Class Drivers Licence (Unrestricted) (highly regarded)
General Construction Induction Card (White) (Mandatory)
Flexibility to work from any depot
Be a team player with strong communication skills
A high level of motivation and initiative, with the ability to work unsupervised
The ability to work productively in a team environment and foster good relationships with other team members
Sound physical health to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of the position
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity.
We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most adaptable government organisation in Australia.
We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
Uniform, tools and PPE provided
A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay




Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form.
You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role.
Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact PersonAlexandra McNulty
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Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles.
We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

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