ABOUT US
Property and Facility Services is responsible for maintaining and improving the physical environment and support facilities within the Parliamentary Precinct in Brisbane and in 94 Member's Electorate Offices across Queensland.
Property and Facility Services manages a range of programs covering
- Construction (including a capital works program);
- Maintenance (including precinct housekeeping, cleaning and gardens/grounds);
- Sustainability (including energy and water management programs);
- Workplace health and safety; and
- Hospitality (catering) services within the parliamentary precinct in Brisbane
- Security and Attendant services
ABOUT THE ROLE
A permanent, full-time opportunity is available now for an experienced Gardener to join the Property Services team at Parliamentary Services. Reporting to the Horticulturalist, the Horticulturalist is responsible for ensuring that the Parliamentary Precinct is maintained at a high level of operational effectiveness and public presentation.
**The role covers a wide range of duties including**: maintenance of gardens, lawns and grounds, administration, organisation, setting up and dismantling facilities and equipment checks to ensure safe and effective operation and may require heavy lifting at times.
This is a full-time role, hours of work are scheduled between 6:00am and 2:30pm Monday to Friday. With an additional rostered day off per month (RDO)
ABOUT YOU
- Trade qualification/s in groundskeeping, horticulture or a related discipline or an equivalent level of professional experience
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as a constructive member of the Property Services team.
- Knowledge of plants, gardening tools, machinery, irrigation systems, chemicals, fertilizers, etc.
- Ability to operate light plant operation equipment such as brush cutters, mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, etc.
- Physical stamina to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift heavy objects.
If you are looking for an unique opportunity to contribute to the success of Queensland Parliamentary Service and develop your career, we would love to hear from you
Your Suitability Statement (no more than 2 pages) should describe your suitability for the position and focus on the experience, skills, knowledge and abilities detailed in the selection criteria section of the position description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.