Parklands Gardener
Job No:
AM24210626
Location:
Gladstone
PARKLANDS GARDENER
About GPC
Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) is a multi-commodity ports organisation with proud history and strong community connections. Operating across multiple port precincts, GPC plays a vital role in supporting regional prosperity and Queensland’s economic future.
Our Parks and Recreation team cares for over 65 hectares of parklands and green spaces, including the award-winning East Shores precinct, Gladstone Maria and Spinnaker Park – providing a vibrant, worldclass recreational environment for residents and visitors.
About the Role
As a Parklands Gardener, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing GPC’s parklands to a consistently high standard. You will contribute to the presentation, safety, and accessibility of these community spaces, ensuring they remain welcoming and enjoyable for all users.
This hands-on role involves a mix of gardening, landscaping, irrigation, and general maintenance activities, as well as interaction with members of the public.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Maintain and enhance GPC parklands, gardens and facilities across sites including East Shores and Gladstone Marina
- Undertake horticultural activities such as planting, pruning, mulching, fertilising, and garden bed maintenance
- Identify and manage weeds, pests and plant health issues
- Install, maintain and troubleshoot irrigation systems
- Operate and maintain plant and equipment including ride-on mowers and power tools
- Perform general cleaning of parklands including paths, boardwalks, BBQ facilities and public areas
- Plan and prioritise daily, weekly and monthly maintenance activities
- Contribute to landscaping and improvement projects, including site preparation and planting
- Carry out routine inspections and operational checks, including water park facilities
- Record maintenance activities and utilise electronic management systems
- Support continuous improvement of horticultural practices and presentation standards
- Positively represent GPC when interacting with park users, contractors and the community
What you’ll Bring
- Experience in horticulture, landscaping or park maintenance
- A strong understanding of plant care, cultivation and maintenance practices
- Knowledge of irrigation systems, including installation and maintenance
- The ability to use tools, equipment and machinery safely and effectively
- A proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Sound judgement and the ability to prioritise and manage tasks across multiple sites
- Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and the public
- A willingness to learn, develop and contribute to a high-performing team
Qualifications and Requirements
Mandatory:
- Certificate III in Horticulture (or relevant equivalent experience)
- Provisional Driver’s Licence (minimum requirement)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
Why Join GPC?
At GPC, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, integrity, respect, collaboration and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the maintenance of some of the region’s most valued recreational spaces, while developing your horticultural skills and building your career within a supportive and professional team.
To Apply?
Please complete the online application form and submit a cover letter, resume and copies of any qualifications as part of your application.
For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the Parklands Gardener full position description.
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting the recruitment team on (07) 4976 1686.
Applications are to be received prior to 4:30pm, on Sunday 12th July 2026 and must be submitted via https://www.gpcl.com.au/who-we-are/work-with-us/
