Grounds Maintenance Leading Hand

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Narangba; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Salary increase via EBA (4% July 2027)

STARS training program

Novated leases and salary packaging

Discounted health insurance and flu v.

Fitness Passport program

Confidential counselling and support

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Moreton Bay Regional Council in Narangba is seeking a Crew Leader to lead maintenance across parks, gardens and open spaces, supervising a Parks Labourer and coordinating a designated run to keep assets safe and presentable. You will deliver routine tasks including mowing, mulching, pruning and operating plant and equipment, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to high standards.

A MR truck licence, relevant horticulture qualifications, and progression through the Crew Leader

Qualifications

• Experience in parks, horticulture or landscape maintenance.
• Ability to lead on site and coordinate day-to-day activities.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and presentation standards.
• Experience operating plant and equipment such as mowers and brush cutters.

Responsibilities

• Mow parks, nature strips and open spaces.
• Mulch and weed, prune and plant.
• Brush cut and hedge maintenance.
• Spray and remove debris and litter.
• Drive a truck and trailer; operate equipment.
• Coordinate daily work activities and manage records in Council systems.

Skills

Leadership

Task coordination

Safety focus

Plant and equipment operation

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, Landscape Construction or similar

Tools

Truck and trailer operation

Job description

• $78,197 pa (ie. $39.57/hour) - incl. industry and uniform allowance + 12% super (level 6)
• Please note, progression in remuneration (up to Level 8) is available for this position upon meeting performance and training requirements outlined in a structured crew leader framework.
• 76 hour fortnight
• Location: Narangba

Preserve and enhance our community’s parks, gardens and open green spaces. Working alongside a Parks Labourer on a designated run, you’ll take a leading role in maintaining Council’s valuable green assets so they remain safe, functional and enjoyable for the community.

This position involves delivering a range of regular maintenance activities across parks, streetscapes and open spaces. Work is typically structured across a planned run, supporting the consistent upkeep of assigned areas and contributing to high quality presentation standards.

This is a hands on role, with a mix of field based work and basic administrative responsibilities to support effective service delivery.

In this role, you’ll coordinate day to day activities, allocate resources and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards, while supporting the Labourer working alongside you.

Some of the tasks include:

• mowing parks, nature strips and open green spaces
• mulching and weeding
• pruning and planting
• brush cutting and hedging
• spraying and removal of debris and litter
• driving a truck and trailer
• operating a range of plant and equipment
• coordinating daily work activities and supporting delivery on your run
• using Council systems to manage work orders, schedules and records

You’ll also work with supervisors and other teams to identify improvements, manage resources and ensure maintenance programs are delivered effectively.

You have experience in parks, horticulture or landscape maintenance, along with experience taking the lead on site and coordinating day to day activities. You’ll also bring:

• practical hands on experience in grounds or horticultural maintenance
• the ability to safely perform hands on manual tasks in an outdoor environment
• experience operating plant and equipment such as mowers, brush cutters and similar machinery
• confidence and the ability to use and learn Council systems and relevant technology
• the ability to coordinate tasks and work effectively with others
• a strong focus on safety, quality and presentation standards

Requirements

• Current truck licence (minimum MR - medium rigid)
• Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• ACDC certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)

A Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, Landscape Construction or similar is highly desirable and required to progress through the Crew Leader Framework.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increase locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Applications close: 02 Sep 2026 23:55