Join the Team at Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens!

Are you a green thumb with a love for stunning landscapes? Do you dream of working amidst lush, vibrant gardens every day?

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens has two exciting opportunities for dedicated Parks Maintenance Officers to help nurture one of Australia's most breathtaking botanic gardens.

Positions Available:

• 1 x Permanent Full-Time
• 1 x Temporary Full-Time (Leave coverage until July 2026)

This is more than just a job-it's your chance to be part of a passionate team committed to maintaining and enhancing the living collections of plants that make our gardens extraordinary.

What You will Do:

• Care for a diverse range of plant species, using your expertise to ensure they thrive through maintenance, pruning, and pest control.
• Bring gardens to life by contributing to inspiring landscaping projects that elevate their beauty.
• Work alongside skilled horticulturalists, gardeners, and volunteers to uphold the gardens' exceptional standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in horticulture, gardening, or landscaping and solid knowledge of horticultural principles.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to connect with team members and visitors.
• A genuine passion for botanic gardens and plant conservation.
• The physical stamina to thrive in hands-on garden maintenance tasks.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.

Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• x1 permanent full-time position and x1 temporary fulltime position until July 2026
• Base annual salary from $57,018 - $59,319 + allowances as applicable (contingent on your experience and qualifications)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Why Join Us? At Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, every day is an opportunity to celebrate nature, collaborate with a like-minded team, and be inspired by the incredible surroundings. Let's cultivate something extraordinary-together.

Take the first step toward this rewarding opportunity and apply today! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications Close:

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.