Horticulturist

Spinifex Recruiting · Ocean Shores NSW 2483 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 6d ago

Horticulturist

Spinifex Recruiting
Ocean Shores NSW 2483

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Casual/Holiday

~$67k - $71k(Estimated)
AU$34 - AU$36 per hour + Super
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Maintain council parks, gardens and other public green spaces across multiple depot locations.
  • Operate mowers, brush cutters, whipper snippers and blowers as part of an outdoor horticulture crew.
  • Work casual full-time hours on a 9-day fortnight, with potential for permanent council employment.

Parks & Gardens Labourer - Horticulture Crew

Location: Local Council | Depots across Murwillumbah, West Tweed & Cabarita Beach and Byron Bay
Rate: $34 - $36 per hour + Super | 9-Day Fortnight | Casual with Full-Time Hours

*Sorry, No Working Holiday Visa applicants will be considered for this role!

Spring has sprung and summer is almost here, the grass is growing, and we're on the hunt for passionate horticulture workers who knows more than just how to mow their own backyard.

Spinifex Recruiting works with local Council to place skilled and dedicated Parks & Gardens crew members into their busy open space teams across multiple depot locations. If you're looking for stable, long-term work with the potential to go permanent, this is the role for you.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven horticulture or open space maintenance experience
  • Strong skills using brush cutters, whipper snippers, mowers, and blowers
  • Passion for working outdoors and maintaining public green spaces
  • A White Card and full PPE
  • Reliability, great attitude, and a team mindset

Highly Regarded:

  • MR or HR Driver's Licence - BIG bonus!
  • Chemical handling certificate
  • Background in bush regeneration
  • Zero-turn mowing experience

Perks of the Role:

  • $34 - $36 /hr + super
  • 9-day fortnight = every second Friday off
  • Casual with full-time hours, consistent work
  • Pathway to permanent employment with council for the right candidate
  • Supportive and professional team culture

Apply now to join a crew where your work makes a visible impact in the community.
Call Dave at Spinifex Recruiting on 1300 800 301 to learn more.

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Skills

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Blower operationBrush cuttingBush regenerationChemical handlingHorticultureMowingOpen space maintenancePositive attitudePpe complianceReliabilityTeamworkWhipper snippingZero-turn mowing

Licenses & certifications

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Chemical handling certificateMr or hr drivers licenceWhite card

Perks & benefits

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9-day fortnightConsistent full-time hoursPotential pathway to permanent employmentSupportive team culture

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