brisbane city council - city parklands gardener.

As a Horticulturalist at City Parklands Services, you will provide high quality horticultural services, including but not limited to, the establishment and maintenance of landscaping, plant scaping and gardens as well as site cleaning and implementation of pest management and fertilising programs. We are seeking able bodied gardeners for 38 hour weeks with City Parklands. If you hold a qualification in horticulture and are eager to get your foot in the door with Brisbane City Council, this is your chance.

• You must be physically fit, and able to lift objects or items in excess of 25kg.
• Turf maintenance, grasscutting and mowing to maintain grounds.
• Garden maintenance, pruning, mulching, etc.
• You will be required to have good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

What you will need to exceed

We are looking for workers who are reliable and enjoy providing high-quality work. A strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to safety and ensuring all work is conducted according to safety procedures and guidelines. In order to be a successful applicant, the following licences are required:

• Mandatory Licences:
• • C Class Licence
  • White Card (Construction Induction)
  • Horticultural Qualification (ie. Cert. III Horticulture, etc.)
• Beneficial Licences:
• • Chipper Ticket
  • ACDC Ticket
  • Chainsaw Ticket

What you will get in return

Brisbane City Council is one of the biggest civil construction and maintenance employers in Queensland. There are many benefits including:

• Competitive rates including overtime and penalty rates where applicable.
• Uniforms supplied and all tools provided.
• Opportunity to take on contracts throughout Brisbane.

Next steps

If you are ready to apply for the role as a Gardener in City Parklands, please apply online.

If this role isn’t right for you, we often have other trade and labour positions including electrical, mechanics, panel beating, plumbing, fitting and turning, carpentry, automotive and general labour related vacancies. Email bcc@randstad.com.au to be added to the talent pool or check out our other roles online via our website: https://www.randstad.com.au/careers-brisbane-city-council/

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.