Green Infrastructure Asset officer

About the team

The Green Infrastructure Assets team plays a vital role in managing and enhancing the City of Gold Coast's living assets. We're a passionate group of professionals committed to creating a resilient, sustainable and liveable city through smart asset management, innovation and collaboration. Working closely with internal partners and the community, we ensure our green infrastructure continues to thrive and deliver environmental, social and recreational benefits for generations to come.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and creative Horticultural Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of high-quality green infrastructure projects across the City's most prominent and high-traffic areas, including Urban Precincts, Broadwater Parklands, the Village Heart, and Greenheart. This role will be responsible for managing complex horticultural projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of sustainable, functional, and visually appealing landscapes that reflect local character and cultural themes. Operating in challenging urban environments, the successful candidate will require advanced horticultural knowledge, project management expertise, and strong communication skills to navigate competing priorities and drive high standards. This position plays a critical role in shaping iconic public spaces that enhance city vibrancy, tourism, and community pride.

We're looking for people who have:

· Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent knowledge

· Diploma in Project Management or equivalent knowledge

· Drivers License Class C Unrestricted

· Local Government experience

· Positive mind set to problem solving

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

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

• Personal and professional development courses

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

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

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

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.

Contact Person

Courtney Thurgar

Contact Email

Closing Date

Saturday 22nd November 2025

Applications close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

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 consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.