Gardener - Millmerran

3474 | Parks & Recreation Services | Millmerran

GROW YOUR CAREER AT TOOWOOMBAREGIONAL COUNCIL

- $1,232.68grossper 38 hour week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to12.65% superannuation.
- Permanent Full timeposition based at our Millmerran Depot.
- 9 day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.

About the position

The Gardener position isresponsible for undertaking highly skilled gardening duties andresponsible for the safe operation and maintenance of plant andequipment to ensure delivery of the desired standards of service inthe maintenance of Council parks and gardens. This positionwill be responsible for the care and maintenance of machinery andmay be required to perform a range of park maintenance duties usingvarious pieces of equipment.

This position will work undergeneral supervision.

Benefitsof the Workplace

- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost yoursuperannuation.
- Corporate discounts on selected private healthinsurance.
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing accessto a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisurefacilities with a single membership.
- Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwideconfidential counselling services for employees and theirfamilies going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - SuccessCriteria

- Hold the mandatoryqualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined underthe 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description .
- Demonstrated ability to perform work at thehorticulturalist trade or equivalent level with the ability toapply appropriate skills to suit varying demands of thework.
- Demonstrated basic numeracy, written and oral communicationskills.
- Demonstrated ability to understand directions and tocommunicate information and instructions effectively withinternal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability tocommunicate accurately and provide advice in a helpful mannerto a wide range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively, safely andethically under general supervision in a team environment.
- Understanding of andcommitment to Council’s Organisational Value andBehaviour of Accountability.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure youanswer all of the application questions.

The preferred candidatewill be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and apre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability toperform the genuine occupational requirements of theposition.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application maynot be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlinedabove.

Visit our websitewww.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on howto apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Jason McCashney - SupervisorParks and Recreation - on 0427 637 112 within businesshours.

Closing date

The closingdate for applications is at 11:45pm on Wednesday, 29 October2025.

The Toowoomba region is about richtraditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agriculturalhistory has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largestinland city supporting diverse townships in the council area andacting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the SuratBasin resource sector, education, health, transport and massiveinfrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expenseof liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 mostfamily friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services aregional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellentcustomer service to the community, residents and visitorsthroughout the region. We recognise that our success depends uponattracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer awide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to developyour career.

Council does not accept unsolicitedagency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. Noresponse will be provided.

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