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Mackay Regional CouncilSee more

addressAddressMarian, QLD
CategoryConstruction & Property

Job description

Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing the natural beauty of parks and green spaces? Do you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in creating a welcoming environment for the community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Park Maintenance Officer on a permanent fulltime basis with a 9-day fortnight roster based at our Mirani Depot.

At Mackay Regional Council, we believe that we can create opportunities to thrive to help our region become the best region for liveability and livelihood. You will be home with your family every night and gain the work/life balance and job security you've been searching for!

About these Opportunities:

The team you will join contributes to maintaining and preserving Mackay Regional Council's Park assets by undertaking basic gardening, landscape improvements and general maintenance duties. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience with Small Plant Equipment: Candidates should have hands-on experience operating and maintaining small plant equipment, including tractors, mowers, chainsaws, mulchers, brush cutters, chippers, blower vacs.
  • Familiarity with horticultural practices, including planting, pruning, and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flowers, is advantageous for enhancing the park's aesthetics.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and strong attention to detail with ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Place a high importance on safety protocols and follow established guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

  • General Construction Induction Training
  • QLD "C" Class Drivers Licence
  • Experience in the operation and maintenance of large ride-on mowers, whipper snippers and small plant including power tools and equipment used for general maintenance tasks.
  • Horticulture or Turf Management background and experience in a similar role would be highly regarded.
  • Tractor / Slasher experience will be highly regarded

To learn more about the key responsibilities of this opportunity - please refer to the attached position description.

Salary & Employee Benefits:

  • Base annual salary from $57,068 - $59,319 + allowance as applicable (level offered will be dependent on successful candidates' qualifications and experience)
  • Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • 9 day fortnight roster
  • May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
  • Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Active social clubs and corporate and membership discounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Career development and learning opportunities

Interested?

Join our team and contribute to the beauty and well-being of our community's parks and green spaces. Apply today and make a difference!

Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter providing detail of your experience.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, the position may close earlier than expected. Submit your application today to avoid missing out on this fantastic career prospect.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.

Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/

Refer code: 2265988. Mackay Regional Council - The previous day - 2024-05-23 21:55

Mackay Regional Council

Marian, QLD
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