This role is available immediately, applications will be shortlisted as they come in – so don’t wait, apply today!
About the Role
In this outdoor, practical role, you will help maintain and improve Burnie’s parks, reserves, verges, open spaces and sporting grounds. You will operate a range of small plant and equipment, carry out general horticulture and maintenance tasks, and contribute to keeping our public spaces safe, clean and welcoming.
Day-to-day work includes mowing, trimming, weeding, vegetation control and general gardening, as well as supporting construction and maintenance activities across the municipality.
What You Will Do
- Maintain and enhance parks, reserves and open spaces to agreed service levels
- Operate and maintain small plant and equipment (mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, etc.)
- Carry out weed, vegetation and foliage control
- Apply agricultural chemicals safely as directed
- Solve on-the-job problems and support your team through practical advice
- Contribute to a positive, safe and customer-focused workplace
What You Will Bring
- Certificate III in Horticulture (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in parks, gardens, grounds or horticulture work
- Ability to perform regular manual outdoor labour
- Skills in operating and maintaining small machinery and tools
- Understanding of WHS requirements
- Current driver licence, Medium Rigid licence, and relevant plant licences (chainsaw, tractor, White Card)
Why Join Us?
- Work outdoors in a practical, hands-on role
- Be part of a supportive, community-focused team
- Enjoy variety, teamwork and a workplace committed to safety and continuous improvement
Further information on working for Council can be found here ➡️Employee Information Pack(PDF, 10MB)