About the role

Lead a thriving nursery operation and help shape Ipswich's natural environment.

Council is seeking an experienced Nursery Supervisor to lead and coordinate our plant production program supporting community and environmental benefits.

If you enjoy working outdoors, have leadership experience, previous management of a nursery operation and want to make little things grow, this is the role for you. Your responsibilities will include:

• Implement and coordinate plant production and nursery maintenance programs.
• Oversee the successful operation of the popular free plant program.
• Leadership of a dedicated nursery team.
• Maintain irrigation systems, propagation sheds and facilities within the nursery.
• Ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable nursery operations.

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Horticulture Diploma Nursery Level 5 or equivalent experience, ideally industry experience in a production nursery.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence, LR licence desirable.
• A.C.D.C Licence (Current Qld) herbicide.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership.

About the benefits

This is a permanent full-time position with a salary commencing at $79,616 plus 12.5% superannuation.

• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Work/Life balance: 9 day fortnight, opportunity for overtime and a supportive approach to work/life balance.
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making.
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends.
• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health.
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options.
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more.

About us

Ipswich is a city where heritage, growth and opportunity come together. As one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions and one of its oldest provincial cities, Ipswich offers a unique mix of proud communities, natural landscapes, vibrant urban centres and an exciting future.

Our people play an important role in shaping this future. Across a range of services, professions and specialist functions, our teams work together to support a liveable, inclusive and sustainable city for our thriving community.

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership. Join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.