Multiple Opportunities Parks Plant Operators & Horticulturists

Multiple Opportunities Parks Plant Operators & Horticulturists

Open Space and Environment

Permanent Full Time

Maryborough

Horticulturist - Parks Maintenance

Stream B Level 5 - $71041 plus superannuation

• annualised allowance of $2682
• 9-day fortnight

Plant Operator Parks Maintenance (mower operations focus)

Stream B Level 4 - $69746 plus superannuation

• annualised allowance of $2682
• 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for and why join our parks maintenance team

Its an exciting time to join our Maryborough based parks team. Were entering a new phase of growth and improvement with a strong focus on safety service excellence and the adoption of modern tools and technology to support how we work.

Were looking for Horticulturists and Plant Operators Team Leaders to be a part of this next chapter. These offer the opportunity to:

• Use modern parks equipment as part of a coordinated crew with Team Leaders working alongside you and using mobile apps to guide daily tasks and deliver prescribed maintenance programs within a category and territory based approach.
• Work with strong safety practices and reliable digital systems helping your team stay aligned and produce consistent highquality results across parks and open spaces.
• Use GIS mapping field apps and the TechOne platform to access work orders record activity navigate assets and support accurate realtime delivery of maintenance programs across your assigned area.
• Grow your skills through real development opportunities supported by experienced Team Leaders and a team culture that encourages learning and progression in parks maintenance.

Council is committed to supporting its people - through ongoing professional development well-maintained equipment and a strong focus on working safely and sustainably. If youre motivated by delivering quality outcomes and taking pride in public spaces this is a place where your work genuinely matters.

If you have experience in open space environments - whether in specialist horticulture or plant operation - and youre looking to build a long term career in local government wed love to hear from you.

Please click here to view the full position description for Horticulturist - Parks Maintenance

Please click here to view the full position description for Plant Operator - Parks Maintenance

What youll need for success:

• Certificate III in horticulture or similar and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience operating parks specific equipment including mowers trimmers blowers and other grounds-maintenance machinery to ensure safe high quality upkeep of parks and open spaces
• Experience using digital and mapping tools to assist your work
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• MR licence or the ability to obtain
• Construction White Card

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture recognising your individual skills knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Monday 23rdMarch 2026

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Dario De Simone Coordinator Parks South on

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.