Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens | Salary from $70,813

Bring your horticultural expertise and practical leadership to Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. In this hands-on role, you will guide the botanic areas team and help deliver scheduled maintenance, horticultural displays, landscape improvements and the care of living plant collections.

Working alongside the Team Leader, you will coordinate daily priorities, provide clear work instructions and ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

About you

You are a hands-on horticultural professional with a minimum 3 to 5 years' relevant experience and a passion for leading teams. You are a solid communicator, thrive in team-oriented environments and take a practical, solution-focused approach to your work.

You will bring:
Qualification in Horticulture or a related field
Demonstrated supervisory experience, including leading and organising teams
Experience planning and delivering horticultural maintenance activities
Robust communication,



problem-solving and time management skills
A team-focused, proactive and solution-driven approach
Knowledge of horticultural practices, plant health and relevant safety requirements
Current QLD C Class Driver Licence, General Construction Induction Training and relevant licences/tickets listed in the Position Description

What we offer
Base annual salary from $70,813
Up to 18% superannuation, conditions apply
Choice of four or five weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Nine-day fortnight or compressed four-day week
Salary sacrificing options
Corporate discounts and wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Program and active social clubs

If you are ready to lead meaningful, hands-on work in one of Mackay's most distinctive public garden environments, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience.

📌 Leading Hand Botanic Areas Mackay (Australia)
🏢 Mackay Regional Council
📍 Australia