Overview
This role is available immediately, applications will be shortlisted as they come in – so don't wait, apply today!
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
Questions?
Head to www.burnie.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers to find out more about the role.
For confidential enquiries please contact our People and Safety team on (03) 6430 5*** or ************@burnie.tas.gov.au
Please forward a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and a current resume to ************@burnie.tas.gov.au by no later than 5.00pm, Sunday, 22 March 2026.
As part of our commitment to safety, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening) and a National Police Check.
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