Our collaborative teams cover horticulture, arboriculture, nursery, landscaping, irrigation, and infrastructure maintenance across the region.
Closes in 6 days
Location: Sunshine Coast
Type: Temporary/Max Term Full-time
Total Remuneration Package: $80K (pro-rata)
Base Salary: $71K (pro-rata)
Vacancy No: 5607
Why work with us?
At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with the community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. If you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team!
The Parks and Gardens branch plays a key role in the coordination of the delivery of horticultural, landscaping, and arboriculture activities and schedules for the designated work area.
About the Role:
As Nursery Services Officer, you will be responsible for the care, management, and operation of public open space, foreshore reserves, and recreational areas to enable active and passive recreation and the preservation of natural landscape and environment features.
You will manage day-to-day operations, implement the Nursery Operating Procedure and Nursery Management Plan, and inspect and accept delivery of nursery tree and plant stock. You will provide efficient service, dispatch, and sourcing of high-quality plants required by Parks and Gardens, contractors, and other council departments. Additionally, you will ensure that all nursery equipment and other goods used and/or stored on site are maintained to a manufacturer's standard.
Minimum Requirements:
You will possess a Certificate III in Horticulture with competencies relevant to the position or relevant demonstrated trade experience, and demonstrated experience in a production and/or retail nursery including management of day-to-day operations and propagation techniques. You will also need a Current "C" class driver's licence and a 30215 Qld – General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) – White Card.
Furthermore, you should have a thorough understanding of AS2303:2018 Tree Stock for Landscape use & AS4373:2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees, along with demonstrated experience and ability to provide sound advice on plant selection and garden layout. You should be able to coordinate the delivery and maintenance of operational and project-based horticultural, nursery, and landscaping functions.
Essential to your success is physical agility and the fitness, strength, and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. Appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment and the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits:
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled, and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:
9-day fortnight to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer. Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs. Generous Superannuation benefits - council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution. How to Apply:
Your written application should include:
A 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile. A current resume or curriculum vitae. Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information:
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
For specific enquiries, contact Doug Green during business hours on 0437 567 115.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team at
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region, we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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