Horticulturist / Spray Operator

• Full Time | 9 Day Fortnight | 36 hours
• $2,491.72 - $2,725.44 per fortnight excluding applicable allowances plus superannuation
• Position Brief - Horticulturist

About the team

Open Space Maintenance’s role is to provide maintenance services to ensure that parks and recreational facilities are maintained to a high standard and meet agreed levels of service with the Asset Custodians via Partnering Agreements. These maintenance operations are achieved through Area Coordinators, including the planning and implementation of maintenance programs for streetscapes, parklands, sporting fields, and roadsides. We also provide professional advice to various customers on the construction and maintenance of park infrastructure, open space areas and roadsides.

About the role

We’re looking for a motivated Spray Operator / Horticulturist with hands-on experience in horticultural maintenance in particular weed management to join the crew at the Miami depot. If you’re enthusiastic about making a real impact and excited about working in a dynamic outdoor environment, we’d love to hear from you!

You will work independently on most days as a spray operator but will be required to assist other crews from time to time with general horticulture maintenance such as:

• Working in 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 your own work priorities, 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 and knowledge for continual improvement of the section.
• Taking pride in your work, having passion for our City and constantly improving your horticultural skills with opportunities and learning new techniques and plant equipment.

The successful applicants will be appointed at the appropriate level based on qualifications, skills and experience between Level 2 and Level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award - Operational.

We’re looking for people who have:

• Certificate II (or higher) in Horticulture / Conservation and Landcare Management / Arboriculture and / or relevant equivalent knowledge and experience
• MR Driver’s licence (Mandatory)
• General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory)
• Commercial Spraying Licence (ACDC) (Mandatory)
• High level customer service and communication skills, and a can-do attitude
• High level of motivation and adaptability, with the ability to prioritise and multitask in a dynamic environment

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:

• 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
• A stable working environment with job security
• A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
• Uniform, tools and PPE provided
• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
• Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
• Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person    Alexandra McNulty

Contact Email      amcnulty@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date        Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

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.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

This listing was sourced from 4dayweek.io.