Senior Horticulturalist

About the role

As Senior Horticulturalist, you will be part of the Open Space team, and will be responsible for developing and managing high quality horticultural programs in our strategic parks.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Horticultural maintenance programs to enhance parks and in particular cultural and historic elements
• Use of and maintenance of equipment, plant and chemicals ensuring safety at all times
• Coordinate and direct work teams, contractors, materials and machinery

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current QLD ACDC Licence or equivalent
• General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) card
• Current C Class Licence

Desirable:

• Certificate IV Horticulture Studies and/or relevant experience
• Current LR Class Licence

Pre employment checks:

FIT Testing for respiratory protection equipment:

Workers must pass a respirator fit test before they first start wearing a tight-fitting respirator and at regular intervals during their employment.   Workers must be clean-shaven or only have facial hair that doesn’t interfere with the fitting surfaces and the valve of the respirator.

Q Fever Immunisation:

• If you have already been immunised, you will be required to provide your immunisation certification/certificate
• If you are not already immunised, you will need to undertake this immunisation and provide certification prior to commencing in the position

A pre employment medical will be required for this role (including drug and alcohol testing).

About the benefits

 This is a full time permanent position at LGE Level 7 - 9 with a salary commencing at $68,344 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.

• 9 day fortnight
• Ongoing learning, development, and career opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing programs such as gym memberships and employee assistance program
• Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave, and other leave options
• A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more.
• Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.  It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city. 

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.  Come and 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.

Please apply online and submit: 

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date:   3 May 2024       

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

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.