Inner City Gardener

Imagine spending every day surrounded by lush greenery, tropical plants, and a coastal atmosphere that’s as vibrant as the city itself.

Welcome to your new career!

Why This Role:

As an Inner-City Gardener, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the gardens and public spaces across some of the city’s most visited venues. You’ll be part of a dynamic team, dedicated to delivering high standards of care while ensuring the community and visitors enjoy beautifully kept environments.

What You’ll Do:

• You'll maintain and upgrade existing gardens and turfed areas, ensuring they remain vibrant and healthy.
• Ensure the public areas are presented safely and hygienically, making them enjoyable for everyone.
• Assist in setting up for events and supervise venues to maintain the integrity of Council property.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, always looking for ways to solve issues and create a positive experience for visitors.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in gardening, landscaping, and maintaining public spaces, with a love for plants, turf care, and the outdoors.
• A strong eye for detail, ensuring gardens and areas meet high standards.
• A customer-focused mindset, always aiming to provide outstanding service to the public and event users.
• Ability to work well in a team but can also handle tasks independently.
• Capable of performing manual labour, from mowing lawns and cleaning public areas to setting up venues and handling equipment.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council