Horticulturalist

Horticulturalist

Maximum Term Contract Part Time - 38 hours per fortnight - until July 2026

33.91 Hourly + up to 12% super

RCC Employee's Level 5

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… in a truly special place.

Join our team as a Horticulturalist

Do you have a passion for horticulture and want to make a visible impact in your community? Redland City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Horticulturalist (part-time, five days per fortnight) to help maintain and enhance the beautiful parks, conservation areas, streetscapes, and roadside environments across our vibrant Redlands coastal region.

As a Horticulturalist in the Parks Maintenance Services Team, you will be responsible for delivering horticultural maintenance services with minimal supervision. This is your opportunity to apply your technical knowledge and contribute to the natural beauty of Redlands while working with a dedicated and professional team.

Guided by our Values, you will:

• Deliver advanced horticultural and grounds maintenance services to Council standards and service agreements.
• Provide technical horticultural advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate, maintain, and ensure the safe use of plant and equipment.
• Identify and report potential safety and environmental hazards.
• Foster a positive team culture and contribute to a productive and harmonious work environment.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the community and colleagues.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality horticultural services efficiently and effectively.
• Physically capable of performing strenuous outdoor work in various conditions.
• A team player with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
• Skilled in the use and maintenance of horticultural tools and equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge in horticulture or a related field.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

About us:

At Redland City Council, we are committed to serving our community with excellence. We believe in fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative work culture where every individual is valued and empowered to contribute their best. You'll enjoy diverse work and opportunities to grow, working in a truly special community and a region of outstanding natural beauty. In return for your passion and commitment to moving Redland Coast forward, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.

More reasons to love working with us:

• Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas / New Year break.
• Access to professional and leadership development programs and education / study assistance.
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.
• Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Wellbeing programs and social club.
• Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.

Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Eligibility

• You'll have a current C Class Driver's Licence.
• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.