Leading Hand Horticulturist

As a proud recipient of the esteemed HRD 2023 Employer of Choice award, the City of Gold Coast is committed to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Join our progressive organisation and be part of a passionate workforce of forward-thinkers, united by a shared purpose - together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life. Picture yourself surrounded by pristine beaches, lush hinterlands, and a vibrant cityscape that effortlessly blends natural beauty with contemporary flair. At the City of Gold Coast, you'll have the opportunity to shape the very essence of this iconic destination, making our city the ideal place to live, work, and play. How you'll make a difference Based at our Pimpama depot this position's main focus is to lead and work with a crew to carry out weed spraying activities daily. We are looking for someone with demonstrated hands-on experience in this field of horticultural maintenance. Other duties of this role 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…