Eromanga Town Maintenance Officer

Quilpie Shire Council; Quilpie Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing Week

Professional development

9 day fortnights

Job summary

Quilpie Shire Council is seeking a hands-on Town Maintenance Officer to keep our town assets and spaces well-presented and functional. You’ll support public spaces, parks and town services while working with a small, dedicated team in a rural community.

The role emphasizes safety, practical problem solving, and teamwork, with opportunities for training and community involvement as part of a proud regional council.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well to community members.
• Current General Construction Induction Card is required.
• HR Licence (or ability to obtain) is preferred.
• Knowledge of plants, watering requirements and garden maintenance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and development of streetscapes and public areas.
• Removal of refuge.
• Undertake road inspections and reporting.
• Assist with emergency call outs as required.
• Operate and maintain equipment, plant, and machinery.

Skills

Relate to community

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Education

General Construction Induction Card

HR Licence (or ability to obtain)

TMI Qualification (or willing to obtain)

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Tractors

Loaders

Water system knowledge

Job description

Here’s to Quilpie. Here’s to you.

Looking for a role where your work is valued, your wellbeing matters and you can make a real difference everyday?

Introduction

Here’s to Quilpie. Here’s to you.

Looking for a role where your work is valued, your wellbeing matters and you can make a real difference everyday?

Welcome to Quilpie Shire Council, where you'll find real opportunities, real community and the life you want to live. We may be a small council, but we're proudly punching well above our weight. Serving our community in Western Queensland since 1930, we've continually evolved with the needs of our people - and we're just getting started.

We're seeking a motivated and hands-on Town Maintenance Officer to help keep our community looking its best and running smoothly. From maintaining parks, streetscapes and public spaces to supporting essential town services, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, functional and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.

If you take pride in practical work, enjoy variety in your day, and want to be part of a close-knit team that values initiative and teamwork, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Build your career, enjoy a great outback lifestyle, and help shape a community that feels like home.

Description

Your opportunity

As the Eromanga Town Maintenance Officer at Quilpie Shire Council, you will be the friendly first point of contact for our community and a key player in keeping operations running smoothly.

Reporting to the Town Services Supervisor, you will undertake a variety of maintenance and operational duties that contribute to the day-to-day presentation, functionality and upkeep of Council assets and public spaces.

With integrity and pride, you will:

• Provide maintenance and development of streetscape and public areas to improve amenities


• Removal of refuge


• Undertake road inspections and reporting


• Assisting with emergency call outs as required


• Operate and maintain equipment, plant, and machinery

What You’ll Bring

You are a dependable and motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining the spaces and facilities that support a thriving rural community. With a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship and teamwork, you approach every task with positive attitude and a willingness to contribute wherever is needed. Whether your maintaining parks and gardens, caring for community facilities, or supporting town operations, you understand the important role your work plays in the daily lives of residents and visitors. You bring a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and a genuine desire to contribute to a community you can be proud of. Above all, you live out values of Respect, Communication, Fun and Humour, Pride, Trust and Teamwork to your everyday work.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Ability to relate well to community members


• Current General Construction Induction Card


• HR Licence (or ability to obtain)


• Knowledge of plants, watering requirements and standards of garden maintenance and tidy towns.

Although it’s not essential, it would be great if you had:

• Experience operating ride‑on mowers, tractors, loaders or other plant


• TMI Qualification (or willing to obtain)


• Water & Plumbing experience highly

Why Quilpie Shire Council?

We're a Council with big ideas and bold energy. As Eromanga Town Maintenance Officer, you'll bring good energy to every project, and know how to enjoy the day while getting the job done.

For those after an unexpected, life-enriching change of pace, this hands‑on labouring role is a chance to learn, get stuck in, and be part of something real.

Plus, living in Quilpie Shire means shaping the life you want to live. This is a welcoming, family-friendly community where people look out for each other, where you'll build real relationships and celebrate alongside everyone who turns out for the big events we host. You'll also soak in spectacular Outback landscapes, enjoy an abundance of outdoor and sporting activities, access excellent medical care, and so much more.

You'll also be rewarded for your commitment with a range of benefits, including:

• Salary packaging options


• Our annual Wellbeing Week, with everything from hearing and skin checks to healthy cooking workshops and advice on super retirement fund options


• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities


• 9 day fortnights

Boost your career in a place that feels like home

Application close 8am Tuesday 6th October 2026.

Position Description

Quilpie Shire Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values all people. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.