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Casual Horticulturist - Talent Pool

City of Gold Coast

Summary

Casual horticulturists to maintain Gold Coast parks and open spaces. $34.60–$37.85/hr base, flexible depots, PPE provided, strong safety culture, career development.

Terms

$34 - $37 / hour

$34 - $37 / hour

Public Sector and Government Agriculture Fishing and Forestry

Description

- Casual | Up to 36 hours
- Pay: $34.60 – $37.85 per hour (base), excluding penalties and allowances
- Position brief: Horticulturist (PDF)

About the teamOpen Space Maintenance provides maintenance services to ensure parks and recreational facilities are maintained to a high standard, meeting agreed service levels with Asset Custodians via Partnering Agreements. Operations are delivered through Area Coordinators, planning and implementing maintenance programs for streetscapes, parklands, sporting fields, and roadsides, and providing professional advice on park infrastructure and open space.

About the roleWork across the City (from Tugun to Pimpama) as part of a team maintaining and enhancing parks, landscaped, and recreational spaces within open space regions and the road network.

- Planting, pruning, mulching, hedging, green-waste removal
- Spraying herbicides/weed removal
- Operating equipment (e.g., leaf blowers,



chainsaws, pole saws)
- Contribute positively to a team setting and follow established work practices to deliver high-quality work
- Successful applicants will be appointed between Level 2 and Level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – Operational, based on qualifications, skills and experience.

We’re looking for people who have

- Cert II in Horticulture / Conservation & Land Management / Arboriculture or related discipline, OR a minimum of 1 year industry experience
- MR Class Driver Licence (unrestricted) – highly regarded
- General Construction Induction Card (White) – mandatory
- Flexibility to work from any depot
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Motivation and initiative, able to work unsupervised
- Ability to work productively in a team and foster strong working relationships
- Sound physical health to perform physically demanding duties
- Professional, inclusive work environment with modern equipment
- Uniform, tools and PPE provided
- Strong safety culture (safety is the number 1 priority)
- Opportunities for overtime to increase take-home pay
- Clear career progression and advancement pathways, including leadership and specialist training

Contact

Selection processMay include a one-way video interview (Criteria), interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams), reference checks (Xref), and additional checks (police, employment history, qualification verification, pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing).

Diversity and inclusionWe are committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects our community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates to advise of any support or adjustments needed during recruitment.

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📌 Casual Horticulturist - Talent Pool $34 - $37 / hour City of Gold Coast
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