Cook Shire Council
Cook Shire Council

Horticulturalist - Cooktown Botanic Gardens

Job No: CSCO34
Location: Cooktown

A career with Cook Shire Council can offer you the work/life balance you've been looking for!

Attractive salary | 5 weeks annual leave | 3 weeks sick leave | friendly and supportive team

We are looking for a self-motivated, reliable and capable individual to join the Cooktown Botanic Gardens team in the capacity of Horticulturist. 

If you are a team player with a 'can do' attitude and keen to be part of the historical links through the botanic collections of Banks and Solander from hundreds of years ago, and conservation of rare and threatened species today, then this might be the job for you?

This role provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic small team environment, share in the enriched history and culture, care for the living plant collections and to enhance the visual landscape of the Cooktown Botanic Gardens.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • a strong work ethic.
  • a keen eye for detail.
  • Good customer service skills including the ability to engage with visitors and other clients in a tourist destination.
  • Sound horticultural knowledge and experience, nursery experience (desirable).
  • Be physically fit.

APPLY NOW to become a part of a unique and dynamic Council with an envious lifestyle to match!

SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job reference

CSC034

Position:

Horticulturist - Cooktown Botanic Gardens 

Location:

Council's Botanic Gardens Depot - Cooktown

Tenure:

Full time
Remuneration:

Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B: Division 2, Section 5)  Award - State 2017. Between $63K - $65K per annum subject to qualifications and experience

Leave Entitlements

5 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

Superannuation

Up to 12% Superannuation contributions

 

Application Process

To apply, please review the Candidate Information Kit for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit: 

  • a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and
  • a detailed and up to date Resume/CV.

Applications may be submitted either online, over the counter or via email: work@cook.qld.gov.au

For further enquiries, please contact Cook Shire Council's Human Resources team on 07 4082 0500.

Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications are assessed on merit.

Applications will close 11.00pm, Sunday 28 April 2024.

 

 

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