BRING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO A TALENTED HORTICULTURAL TEAM $1,381.83 gross per week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation. Temporary Full time position until 18 June 2028. Based at our Principal Depot in Charlton. 9 day fortnight. About Parks & Recreation The Parks & Recreation Team are the secret behind the Toowoomba Region’s beautiful parks and gardens. With over 7000 hectares of public gardens, bushland park, sports and recreation facilities and other open space and an extensive urban forest, the Toowoomba region is well known for its liveability and green infrastructure. The Parks and Recreation Services Branch is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining our beautiful green infrastructure, some of which is heritage listed, and keeping up with the strong growth across the region. The team is a diverse mix of approximately 200 people working as labourers, gardeners, arborists, horticulturalists, plant operators, rangers, cleaners, project managers, landscape architects, administrators, regulators and their managers and leaders. About the position The Team Leader - Horticultural Officer position will be responsible for exercising extensive discretion in relation to the selection and organisation of appropriate work processes and resources ensuring that staff, members of the public and other stakeholders remain safe while achieving the efficient delivery of the desired levels of service for public gardens within the Toowoomba Region. This position will work under remote supervision. Professional development and learning opportunities. Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation. Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance. Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association. Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership. Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks. Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems. How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application. How to apply To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you answer all the application questions. The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position. PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above. Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. For further information Please contact Christopher Bluefields - Supervisor - Horticulture - on 0408 882 453 within business hours. Closing date The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. About Council The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia. Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career. Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided. Attachments: - Position Description - Team Leader - Horticultural Officer (3502).pdf - TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
