Labourers - Parks

• Multiple Permanent Full Time opportunities available
• 9 day fortnight, working in multiple parks and open spaces
• LGE 3 ($56,900 per annum base salary + superannuation) with opportunity for overtime

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.

We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We lead creation of a city for this and future generations by focusing on our transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social, financial and environmental shocks.

We are a Council led by our community to create an exciting and dynamic future.

Townsville City Council is growing Townsville.

Kick start 2024 with fantastic opportunities in our Parks and Open Space Team. No 2 days are the same. We currently have multiple vacancies ready to fill.

Commencing as a Labourer is only the beginning and can lead to career progression into other roles. Within the Parks and Open Space area we have Gardeners, Irrigation Workers, Plant Operators, Grave Diggers, Handyman and Parks Groundsmen. You can also work your way to Crew Leader.

About the role

The Park and Open Space Team provides delivery of maintenance activities related to Townsville's existing public infrastructure within parks, open spaces, including cemeteries. These areas provide a range of services including recreational and cultural activities for both residents and visitors across the Townsville Region.

These positions complete a range of assigned maintenance and functional activities which includes mowing, laying turf, planting, whipper snipping, gardening, weeding, mulching, hedging, poisoning, tree trimming and basic irrigation. You will also drive manual light trucks which includes loading, unloading and tying down loads.

You’ll need to be physically fit to perform the variety of work and be able to work in the outdoors in a hot environment.

You’ll be part of a great working culture that is driven to have our parks and open spaces look fantastic and operate in a safe manner for the Community.

A variety of training is provided and there are ample opportunities to progress into other roles within the team.

About you

To be eligible to apply for these roles, you must have a Manual "C" class licence and a Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).

Desirable skills and tickets are below. While these skills and tickets are desired, we are open to candidates who don’t yet have these tickets but are eager to obtain them through Council:

• "MR" class licence
• Chainsaw Ticket (Level 2),
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC) and a
• Plant Operators Certificates of Competency for the types and classes of plant utilised in this position
• Traffic Management Implementation (TMI)
• First Aid Certificate
• Certificate II in Arboriculture and/or Certificate II in Horticulture
• Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts Certificate

To be considered for these opportunities within the Parks and Open Space Team, apply now by submitting your application.

**Previous unsuccessful applicants for these positions are not required to re-apply**

Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

For further information review the Position Description. 

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active Family Social Club
• Flexible working arrangements

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:
- Labourer CMO_Parks and Open Space_Updated_16Mar22_PD.pdf