Gardener

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance Operations

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $33.64 per hour + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary

Location: Anderson Gardens - Mundingburra

Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026

The Construction Maintenance and Operations Section provides delivery of maintenance activities related to Townsville's existing public infrastructure within roads and transport, stormwater and drainage, coastal, open spaces, community and culture (cemeteries). These areas provide a range of services including recreational activities for both residents and visitors across the Townsville Region.

This role works specifically in Anderson Gardens, so the role requires an extensive knowledge of plant species and a working knowledge of working in a botanical gardens.

You will need to be vaccinated for working around flying foxes (lyssavirus vaccine) or willing to obtain as this will be a requirement to work in Anderson Gardens.

Qualifications And Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Sound knowledge of landscaping practices applicable to parks and gardens and a botanical gardens environment
• Sound knowledge of (but not limited to): pruning, tree and shrub removal, use of pesticides, treatment of plant pests, diseases, disorders and nutritional problems, shrubs, turf, trees species and irrigation systems
• Undertake activities in relation to garden and botanical environments including pruning, mowing, litter collection, etc
• Knowledge of Cacti and Succulent plants
• Working well within a small work group
• Undertake necessary plantings within garden environments as directed
• Liaise with Horticulture/Arboriculture Officers and Nursery Team in relation to activities in the parks and gardens environments as necessary
• Assist with training horticulture trainees/apprentices

Qualifications You Require Are As Follows

• Certificate III in Arboriculture and/or Certificate III in Horticulture (Mandatory)
• Accredited Chainsaw Ticket (Level 2)
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC)
• Current "C" class manual driver’s licence (essential)
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD) (essential)

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Chris (Team Leader)

Contact Email: ***email_hidden*** (for position enquiries only)

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

• Gardener_PD.pdf