Horticulturist Plant Operator

INSPIRED

BY LIFESTYLE.

DRIVEN

BY OPPORTUNITY.

Vacancy Number

ER2316

Position Title

Horticulturist Plant Operator

Employment Status

Permenant, Full Time

Department

Infrastructure Gold Coast

Location

Miami Depot

Award Classification

Stream B, Level 5 - 7

Salary

$2, $2,725.44 per fortnight excluding applicable allowances

Hours

36 hours, 9 Day Fortnight

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 your new role

In this role you will be responsible for working in a proactive team assisting with the mowing of 221 Sports fields across 2 million square metres (200Ha) throughout the city.

All playing surfaces are mown and maintained to an extremely high level providing an exceptional level of service to our Gold Coast sporting Clubs. This role will also undertake a wide range of general horticulture activities, including maintenance and improvements of parks, landscaped and recreational areas within the City's open space regions.

What you will be responsible for:

• Working in a proactive team assisting with the mowing of 221 Sports fields across 2 million square metres (200Ha) throughout the city
• Undertaking a wide range of horticultural activities including parks inspections, maintenance and construction, landscaping and integrated pest management programs
• Managing turf irrigation and drainage systems
• Maintaining plant and equipment
• Participating in identified training programs to increase skills and knowledge, contributing to the continual improvement of the section

The successful applicants will be appointed at the appropriate level based on qualifications, skills and experience between Level 5 and Level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award - Operational.

We're looking for people who have:

• Certificate III in Horticulture or related discipline (Mandatory)
• MR Driver's Licence or higher (Mandatory)
• General Construction Induction Card (White) (Mandatory)
• Ability to use an iPad
• Experience driving tractors
• Experience operating wide area mowers and the use of mowing attachments
• A basic understanding of Greenkeeping, Sports field Renovations and general Sports field maintenance
• An understanding of Irrigation design and operations
• A high level of customer service and communication skills and 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 and 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. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by

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 needs 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

Alexandra McNulty

Contact

Closing Date

Sunday, 02 November 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.