Horticultural Ganger

The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and well renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries.  At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of more than 40,000. With a diverse team exceeding 420 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration and innovation. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values that shape our actions and behaviours. 

About this opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably skilled and experienced person to join the Parks and Landscape Maintenance Team to lead and coordinate a small operational team to develop and maintain Council's parks, streetscapes, nursery services, landscapes and cemeteries using industry and accepted horticultural skills and work practices.

This position involves a mix of garden and mowing maintenance and the proportion of each varies from season to season.

Currently this role will be based from the Boonah Depot, however Council employees may be asked to work from any of our depots.

Key responsibilities include:

• To lead, coordinate and assist an operation team to maintain and develop
• Council's parks, gardens, landscaping, cemeteries and nursery services using industry and Council accepted horticultural skills and work practices. 
• Assume responsibility for the operation, security and condition of all Council vehicles and equipment utilised by the work team.  
• To assist in the operational leadership and coordination of special horticultural and cemeteries projects.
• Assist to manage, support and develop staff by assessing and reviewing performance and work standards for all subordinate personnel, and advise supervisor of substandard performance.

About you
You will be required to have the following attributes: 

• A certificate (level 3) in Horticulture or equivalent competencies gained through structured training or relevant practical experience is essential.
• A current Queensland "MR" Driver's License or a "C" Class Driver's License with willingness and ability to procure a "MR" Driver's Licence within 6 months of commencement is essential.
• A current card for 30215 Qld - Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) is essential.
• An Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Commercial Operators License or the willingness and ability to procure such a license within 6 months of commencement of employment are essential.
• Effective communication and numeracy skills including ability to liaise effectively with supervisors, the work team and the general public.

About our offer:

• A 9 day fortnight working a 38 hour working week
• $62,783 per annum + generous superannuation provisions (increasing after 12 months)
• Generous leave provisions
• Salary packaging benefits, discounted private health insurance, free gym membership and much more 

How to apply

If this sounds like the position for you, don’t delay - Apply now!

• Cover Letter that tells us why YOU WANT this role. In addition, include your skills, experience and suitability. Be passionate! Be creative! Be specific!  Max 2 pages
• Resume that provides a clear statement of your working history, relevant skills and key achievements (including specific examples of what you’ve done in the past).

Applications close: 12 noon Friday 15 March 2024

For more information contact ****@scenicrim.qld.gov.au