Leading Hand Horticulturist

Full Time | 9 Day Fortnight | 36 hours $2,588.77 - $2,725.44 per fortnight excluding applicable allowances Position Brief - Leading Hand Horticulturist About the team Open Space Maintenance’s role is to provide maintenance services to ensure that parks and recreational facilities are maintained to a high standard and meet agreed levels of service with the Asset Custodians via Partnering Agreements. These maintenance operations are achieved through Area Coordinators, including the planning and implementation of maintenance programs for streetscapes, parklands, sporting fields, and roadsides. We also provide professional advice to various customers on the construction and maintenance of park infrastructure, open space areas and roadsides. About the role We’re looking for a motivated Leading Hand Horticulturist with hands-on experience in horticultural maintenance to lead a crew at the Pimpama depot. If you’re enthusiastic about making a real impact and excited about working in a dynamic outdoor environment, we’d love to hear from you General duties of these roles include: Leading and motivating a small team to conduct horticultural maintenance and improvements of parks, landscaped and recreation areas (duties include but not limited to planting, pruning, mulching, hedging, removal of green waste, weed removal/spraying, utilising leaf blowers and operating chainsaws and pole saws). Managing work orders and raising notifications via SAP on an iPad. Planning and organising your own work priorities and work of others, following designated work practices to maximise outcomes in terms of quality and productivity. Operating and maintaining plant and equipment. Participating in identified training programs to increase skills and knowledge and provide training and multi-skilling of crew members for continual improvement of the section. Taking pride in your work, having passion for our City and constantly improving your landscaping skills with opportunities and learning new techniques and plant equipment. The successful applicants will be appointed at the appropriate level based on qualifications, skills and experience between Level 5 and Level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award - Operational. We’re looking for people who have: Certificate III (or higher) in Horticulture/Conservation and Landcare Management/Arboriculture (Mandatory) A minimum of 2 years industry experience MR Driver’s licence (Mandatory) General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory) Proven supervisory skills with a strong ability to lead, manage yourself effectively, make decisions, and build and motivate teams High level customer service and communication skills, and a can‑do attitude High level of motivation and adaptability, with the ability to prioritise and multitask in a dynamic environment Benefits 9‑day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family A stable working environment with job security A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment Uniform, tools and PPE provided A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay Clear paths for career progression and advancement – whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high‑performing, customer‑focused organisation which delivers value‑for‑money services to the community. How to apply To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable. Contact Person Alexandra McNulty Contact Email Closing Date Thursday, 29 January 2026 @ 11:59pm We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr