Gardeners (Casual)

Gardeners (Casual)

• Casual

• Supportive Work/Life Balance

• $48.14 per hour (LGIA Stream B Level 4 + Site Allowance) + Superannuation

• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role
Rockhampton Regional Council are seeking expressions of interest for casual Gardeners to join our dynamic teams across the region.  

The primary aim of this position is to carryout horticultural and arboriculture tasks in the planning, development and maintenance of community usage areas including parks, open spaces, sports fields, associated facilities and other areas within the Rockhampton Region. 

Day to day work will include general maintenance of parks, reserves, road reserves, streetscapes and/or sports fields, including but not limited to mowing, whipper snipping, weeding, mulching, blowing, herbicide application, irrigation, planting trees and shrubs and labouring.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Experience in horticulture or labouring.

• Team player who enjoys working outdoors and physical work.

• Willingness to work and learn the full range of roles and responsibilities within the team.

• Safety focussed and the ability to identify hazards and risks on the worksite.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance

• A large employer with a strong values driven culture

• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program 

What you need to do next

You can register your interest in these roles by selecting to apply and submitting a current resume and a cover letter outlining your area of interest. 

For a guide to completing your cover letter along with a cover letter template please refer to the Council website and please see our cover letter template here.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 17 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)