This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the upkeep and enhancement of one of Queensland's most significant heritage landscapes. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working between 6:00am and 2:30pm Monday to Friday. With an additional rostered day off per month (RDO)
Your Role:
As the Head Gardener, you will coordinate and deliver landscape and garden services within a defined budget. You will supervise one gardener and oversee all aspects of their working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Grounds Maintenance Program: Design, establish, and maintain a comprehensive grounds maintenance program, including landscaping, lawn care, display gardens, greenhouse, and interior plant scapes.
Administrative Duties: Maintain up-to-date records, including SDS and chemical logs, planting lists, and equipment maintenance records.
Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain light plant equipment, including electric buggies, litter blowers, mowers, edgers, and hedge trimmers.
WHS Procedures: Develop and apply Workplace Health and Safety procedures, ensuring compliance among garden staff.
Contractor Management: Manage WHS contractor inductions, oversee high-risk tree work, minor projects, and general maintenance.
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