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- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
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- Employee assistance program
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- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Free food
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- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
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Gardener

Rockhampton Regional Council -
Rockhampton QLD

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$72,814 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Customer service
Certificate III
Maintenance
Horticulture
Certificate II
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Permanent / Full Time
Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
$72,814 per annum (LGIA Stream B Level 4 + Site Allowance) + Superannuation
Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Join our Open Spaces and Recreation team and help shape the future of Rockhampton’s Kershaw and Botanic Gardens. If you’re passionate about horticulture and take pride in creating beautiful environments, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

In this hands on horticultural role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing gardens, turf areas, tree collections and landscapes across the site. Your day to day work includes a wide range of activities such as planting, pruning, mowing, irrigation upkeep, pest and disease control, and preparing open spaces for community events. You’ll operate and maintain a range of horticultural equipment, contribute to garden rejuvenation projects, and ensure our public spaces remain safe, vibrant and welcoming.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

Knowledge and experience in horticulture and open space maintenance in a large public park or garden environment.
Ability to safely operate and maintain small machinery including but not limited to tractors, mowers, brush cutters, chain saws, blowers and other plant.
A motivated self-starter with a passion to deliver high standard quality horticulture works.
Someone who enjoys and is capable of physical and outdoor work.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to carry out your duties in a safe manner and assist in building a professional and positive safety culture.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

Supportive Work/Life Balance
A large employer with a strong values driven culture
12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Corporate membership discounts
Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
17.5% annual leave loading
Wages paid fortnightly
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;

Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

Certificate II or III in Horticulture or equivalent and/or substantial work experience within a horticultural environment.
Demonstrated understanding of safe work practices, including manual handling techniques and equipment operation.
A strong team player that demonstrates positive attitude and can work independently.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Applications Close: Monday 8 June 2026 at Midnight (AEST)

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