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At the City of Gold Coast, we’re committed to creating a work environment that prioritises your well-being, supports your professional growth, and helps you maintain a healthy work-life balance. We invite you to join us in shaping the future of our city, where every day offers a chance to contribute to the vibrant and beautiful Gold Coast.

Picture yourself working amidst stunning beaches, lush hinterlands, and a city that blends natural beauty with modern charm. As part of our team, you'll have a crucial role in enhancing this iconic destination, helping to create the ultimate place to live, work, and pursue your passion for horticulture.

How You’ll Make a Difference

We’re looking for motivated Leading Hand Horticulturists with hands-on experience in horticultural maintenance to lead our crews 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 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.

What you bring to your new role

• Certificate III 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.
• 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.

What’s in it for you? 

We’re committed to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. At the City of Gold Coast, you’ll enjoy: 

• 9-day fortnight.
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Our number 1 priority is Safety.
• Free parking.
• CEO recognition program.
• Work within a fun, friendly supportive team that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities to undertake training and upskill.
• Uniform, tools of trade and PPE provided.
• Opportunities to work overtime and earn extra via applicable allowances.
• No loss of pay during weather events.

The City takes pride in ensuring we hire the right people for our roles and those employed with us are skilled, suitable and will act in a manner that reflects our City values. Our selection process includes pre-employment checks, compulsory drug and alcohol testing and National Police Check (as required).

The City of Gold Coast is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. All qualified candidates are considered for employment regardless of race, colour, age, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.