Personnel Area:
Infrastructure Services
Branch:
Public Space Operations
Salary Range:
Grade 5 $1,****** + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)
Work type:
Permanent Full-time
Positions:
9
Location:
Regional Operations Centre
Our Business
At Brisbane City Council, we care for the parks, greenspaces, streetscapes and natural areas that make Brisbane one of Australia's most liveable cities.
Our work is practical, hands‐on and essential, keeping our rapidly growing city clean, green and welcoming for residents and visitors every day.
Our Branch
Infrastructure Services Group (ISG) delivers Council's asset management, planning, design, construction, maintenance and transport operations.
Within ISG, Public Space Operations maintains Brisbane's parks, roadside corridors and community spaces.
Our teams are inclusive, supportive and community-focused, proud of the real, visible difference they make across the city.
The Role
As a Greenspace Team Member, you'll be part of a hands‐on crew responsible for maintaining and developing Brisbane's parks and roadside landscapes.
This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in quality workmanship and values being part of a supportive operational team.
You'll work closely with your Team Leader to deliver a variety of horticultural, vegetation management and general maintenance activities that keep Brisbane's greenspaces healthy, safe and great to use.
You'll also receive on‐the‐job training to grow your skills in horticulture, machinery operation, and safe chemical application.
In this role you will:
carry out planting, trimming, mulching, hedging and other horticultural maintenance
assist with identifying pests, diseases and weeds and apply appropriate treatments
undertake vegetation control activities including chemical,



mechanical and biological methods
conduct formative tree pruning and basic arboriculture tasks
maintain park assets, garden beds, irrigation, pathways and general infrastructure
operate and maintain a range of machinery, equipment and vehicles
follow WHS practices, environmental legislation and Council standards to ensure safe work
contribute to team goals by giving and receiving feedback and supporting a positive team culture.
To be successful you will have:
a current C Class Driver Licence
demonstrated experience in parks and roadside landscape maintenance, vegetation management, or horticultural operations
practical experience using a range of horticultural tools, machinery and equipment safely and effectively
knowledge of plant identification, weed and pest management, and safe chemical application practices
proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, contribute to shared objectives, and provide and receive constructive feedback
strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with colleagues, stakeholders and customers
experience maintaining accurate records and confidence using field-based technology, tablets or similar digital systems to support operational activities.
Desirable:
highly desirable a Certificate III in Horticulture or a related discipline
MR Class Driver Licence, Chainsaw Level 1, TORUM/Heavey Vehicle National Law Training,



Traffic Management Implementation, ACDC Commercial Operator Licence.
Benefits of working for Council include:
adaptable working hours, and flexible arrangements
free gym and wellness centre
award winning superannuation fund
generous leave provisions
competitive salary.
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date:
Monday 14 September **** at 11:55pm AEST.
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe.
Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act **** (Qld) and the Code of Conduct.
This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain.
The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council.
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📌 Greenspace Team Member (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane City Council
📍 Brisbane