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Gardener

Rockhampton Regional Council
Queensland
Full time
1 week ago

  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
  • $72,271 per annum (LGIA Stream B Level 4 + Site Allowance) + Superannuation
  • Location – Mount Morgan

Your new role


Join our passionate Parks team in Mount Morgan where you’ll help maintain and enhance the region’s parks, gardens, and open spaces. On a day to day basis you will complete general maintenance of parks, gardens, reserves, road reserves and streetscapes, including but not limited to mowing, whipper snipping weeding, mulching, blowing, spraying, irrigation, planting trees and shrubs and labouring. You’ll use your horticultural knowledge to keep our community spaces vibrant, safe, and welcoming for everyone.

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


What we are looking for

  • Demonstrated experience in horticulture and open space maintenance.
  • Ability to safely operate and maintain small machinery including but not limited to tractors, mowers, brush cutters, blowers and other plant.
  • A motivated, proactive, self-starter with a passion to deliver 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 whilst ensuring the safety of your team members and public.

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
  • A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • 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

  • Demonstrated work experience within a horticultural environment and passion to deliver quality work.
  • Knowledge and experience with safe operation of mowers, whipper snippers, hedgers, blowers and adhering to WHS procedures.
  • 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 25 August 2025 at Midnight (AEST)

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