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Why work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
The Parks and Gardens branch plays a key role in the coordination of the delivery of horticultural, landscaping and arboriculture activities and schedules for the designated work area.
As Nursery Services Officer you will be responsible for the care, management and operation of public open space, foreshore reserves and recreational areas to enable active and passive recreation and the preservation of natural landscape and environment features.
About you
As a Nursery Services Officer you will manage day to day operations, implement the Nursery Operating Procedure and Nursery Management Plan, and inspect and accept delivery of nursery tree and plant stock.
You will provide efficient service, dispatch and sourcing of high-quality plants that are required by Parks and Gardens, contractors, and other council departments.
You will ensure that all nursery equipment and other goods used and/or stored on site are maintained to a manufacturer’s standard.
As a requirement of this role, you will possess a Certificate III in Horticulture with competencies relevant to the position or relevant demonstrated trade experience and demonstrated experience in a production and/or retail nursery including management of day-to-day operations and propagation techniques.
You will possess a Current “C” class driver’s licence, and 30215 Qld – General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) – White Card.
You will have a thorough understanding of AS2303:2018 Tree Stock for Landscape use & AS4373:2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees
You will have demonstrated experience and ability to provide sound advice on plant selection and garden layout and ability to coordinate the delivery and maintenance of operational and project based horticultural, nursery and landscaping functions.
Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength, and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
• Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply
Your written application should include:

• a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.
For specific enquiries contact Doug Green during business hours on 0437 567 115.


At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.