Horticulturist - Parks Maintenance

Fraser Coast Regional Council • Howard, WI

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About The Position

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Horticulturist to help maintain and enhance Council’s parks, gardens and open spaces. Working within the Parks Maintenance team, the role provides specialist horticultural expertise and hands-on maintenance that contributes to the presentation, health and sustainability of the region’s open spaces. The Horticulturist supports the Team Leader with planning and delivering maintenance programs and helps achieve high-quality service outcomes for the community.

The position is permanent and full-time, based in Howard, at Operations Level 5. The advertised remuneration is $74,161 plus superannuation and an annualised allowance of $2,789. The role works a 9-day fortnight.

Requirements

• Current Queensland MR Driver Licence.
• AC/DC Chemical Distribution Licence.
• General Construction Induction (White Card).
• Certificate III in Horticulture (AQF Level 3) or a related open space discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering horticultural maintenance in parks, gardens or open space environments.
• Experience in turf management, irrigation, planting, pruning, and pest and disease management.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to team outcomes.
• Sound understanding of work health and safety (WHS), environmental and risk management requirements.
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to provide technical horticultural advice.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid Certificate.
• Playground Inspection Certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled and reactive horticultural maintenance across parks and open spaces.
• Undertake specialist horticultural activities, including planting, pruning and turf management.
• Provide technical advice and support to team members on horticultural best practice.
• Assist with planning and refining maintenance programs to improve service delivery.
• Operate plant, equipment and vehicles in accordance with Council requirements.
• Accurately record completed works using Council’s mobile works management systems.

Benefits

• Values-based culture.
• Employee discount shopping program.
• Professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home.
• Study assistance program.
• Novated leasing.
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid emergency services leave.
• Uniform subsidy.
• Years of service rewards.
• Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree