Ganger Parks & Gardens

Council Jobs; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mareeba Allowance

12% employer superannuation

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Work life balance — 9 day fortnight

Job summary

Mareeba Shire Council in Far North Queensland seeks an experienced Ganger Parks & Gardens supervisor to lead a team responsible for maintaining open spaces. You will supervise day-to-day operations, ensure safety and compliance with policies, and manage plant and machinery in a safe, efficient manner.

The role requires hands-on labour in hot, humid conditions, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to complete paperwork promptly.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervision and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of open space maintenance and parks & gardens procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Safe operation of Council-owned plant and machinery (mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws).
• Hold or be eligible for Queensland MR Class driver’s licence, General Construction Induction Card, and Traffic Management qualifications; ACDC licence and chainsaw ticket preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Parks & Gardens staff in routine day-to-day operations.
• Ensure crew perform tasks safely and operate plant and machinery correctly.
• Conduct toolbox meetings, risk assessments and safety processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of paperwork.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Open space maintenance

Horticulture

Plant operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Mowers & machinery operation

Chainsaws

Brush cutters

Job description

• Lead and supervise a dedicated team responsible for maintaining Mareeba Shire's open spaces
• Ensure compliance with Council's safety standards and operational policies
• Operate and maintain a range of machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight

• Lead and supervise a dedicated team responsible for maintaining Mareeba Shire's open spaces
• Ensure compliance with Council's safety standards and operational policies
• Operate and maintain a range of machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight

About Mareeba Shire Council

Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns.

Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.

The role

The Ganger Parks & Gardens provides direction and hands-on supervision to Parks & Gardens staff tasked with routine day-to-day operations of the Parks & Gardens section. While carrying out general labouring activities, you will ensure that crew members perform all tasks and operate plant and machinery in a safe manner, conduct toolbox meetings, risk assessments and other safety processes as required, as well as ensuring the accurate and timely completion of paperwork.

The position calls for physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a day to day basis. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to ensure they are physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement for the incumbent to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) for the machinery and equipment the position is required to use or operate.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with demonstrated knowledge and experience in open space maintenance and parks & gardens procedures, who fosters a positive work culture and ensures compliance with safety practices. You will have demonstrated supervision and leadership skills, a high standard of verbal and written communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. You will:

• Be able to safely operate Council owned plant such as mowers, brush cutters and chainsaws and have the ability to perform general maintenance on these plant
• Be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience in horticulture
• Hold a current Queensland MR Class driver's licence and current Queensland General Construction Induction Card
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, Traffic Management qualifications, ACDC (Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control) Licence, chainsaw ticket and certificate in Custodial Awareness
• Be physically fit to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks in hot and humid conditions

You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia. You must be able to provide evidence that you can legally work in Australia upon request. Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship.

What we can offer you

• Permanent, full-time position
• LGEA Level 6 - $66,261 per annum
• Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Work life balance - 9 day fortnight
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

For further information

Please refer to the Position Description, or contactRyan Drury, Foreperson Parks & Open Spaces, on 0427 648 ***(during business hours only).

Applications close Sunday, 15 November 2026

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.