Casual Open Spaces Groundskeeper & Maintenance

Charters Towers Regional Council; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and PPE provided

Annual wage progression

12% Superannuation

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Charters Towers Regional Council in Charters Towers QLD is seeking an Open Spaces Team Member (Casual) to support labouring, gardening, maintenance and related duties across council assets. The role includes relief town officer duties and minor environmental management tasks, with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.

The position is casual/temporary with an hourly rate of $42.26 to $42.76, including casual loading and allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual handling, labouring, gardening in open spaces.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and manage tasks.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to operate handheld tools and equipment.
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills.
• Commitment to safety and reporting hazards.
• Good communication with stakeholders.
• Basic water quality principles for Town Officer duties.
• Pride in presentation of open spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform labouring, gardening and maintenance tasks.
• Relief street cleaning and Town Officer duties.
• Fly-fox management activities.
• Maintain open spaces and roadside assets.
• Adhere to Safety Management System.

Skills

Manual handling

Gardening

Time management

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Operate tools

Literacy & numeracy

Education

White Card

Certificate II Horticulture

TMI (Traffic Management)

First Aid & CPR

ACDC

Chainsaw

AHCPGD212 Visual Inspection

AROC

SISSS00131 Aquatic Tech Operator

Certificate III in Horticulture

Tools

Chainsaw

Lawn mower

Water testing equipment

Tablet / mobile device

Job description

Charters Towers Regional Council in Charters Towers QLD is seeking an Open Spaces Team Member (Casual) to support labouring, gardening, maintenance and related duties across council assets. The role includes relief town officer duties and minor environmental management tasks, with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.

The position is casual/temporary with an hourly rate of $42.26 to $42.76, including casual loading and allowances.