Nursery Person

Nursery Person

About your new role 

As Nursery Person at the Coombabah Nursery, you will play an important role in the propagation, production and maintenance of both internally grown and held plant stock which are distributed throughout the City of Gold Coast.  
You will undertake general nursery work activities including weeding, potting, loading, and off-loading plant stock and other horticultural maintenance activities associated with commercial production nursery operations.   

Roles and responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Production and maintenance of plant nursery eg propagation, potting, spraying, fertilising, pruning, maintaining trees, shrubs and plant material.
• Operation of plant equipment including loading, unloading and moving of plants and plant material using relevant machinery (skid steer/bobcat, forklift, truck and trailer, buggies, motorised spray equipment, hand tools, power tools)
• Selecting plants and providing advice on plant specifications and requirements to the public. 
• Community involvement in the City of Gold Coast’s Free Plant Giveaway Scheme.
• General upkeep of the nursery
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Please refer to the Position Brief for further information on the position.  This can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon.

What you bring to your new role:

• Certificate III in Horticulture (or studying towards) or equivalent knowledge 

• Australian Drivers Licence C Class Unrestricted

• General Construction Induction Card (White)

• You will have or willing to obtain

• Australian Driver’s Licence Class MR (Medium Rigid)

• You will have or willing to obtain High Risk Work Licence Class LF (Forklift) 

• You will have or studying towards Commercial Operators Licence (ACDC)

• You will have or studying towards Skid steer loader competency

• Physically fit and able to undertake a range of duties including manual handling activities

• An interest in developing your knowledge of woody and herbaceous plants and may have previous experience working in a large-scale plant production or retail nursery

• Highly developed customer service and communication skills

• High level of motivation and the ability to prioritise and multi-task in a dynamic environment

• Team player and also able to work semi-autonomously under supervision.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Pathways and training opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential
• Health and wellbeing opportunities with discounted gym membership offerings (Fitness Passport) and Employee Assistance Programs
• Uniform, tools of trade and PPE provided
• Opportunities to work overtime and earn extra via applicable allowances
• Employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action
• Joining a team that stands by the City of Gold Coast’s High Performance Principles where people are our priority, the Gold Coast is at the heart of everything we do and we pursue growth and success!

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.  Please confirm you hold the mandatory requirements of the position.  

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.