Labourer Parks & Gardens

Shire of Mareeba; Dimbulah; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

12% employer superannuation

Mareeba Allowance

9 day fortnight

Fitness Passport

Discounted health insurance

Gift cards

Corporate banking

Learning and development

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Mareeba Shire Council is hiring a Labourer Parks & Gardens based in Dimbulah to help maintain and present the Mareeba Shire’s open spaces. You will perform mowing, brush cutting, weeding and general garden work outdoors as part of a dedicated team.

Role requires physical fitness for hot, humid conditions, a current C Class licence, and a GC Induction Card. The position is full-time across multiple locations with a 9-day fortnight schedule.

Qualifications

• You will be able to work as part of a team in an outdoor environment and have solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You will safely operate Council owned plant such as mowers, brush cutters and chainsaws.
• You will maintain machinery and perform general maintenance.
• You will demonstrate knowledge in horticulture.
• You hold a current Queensland C Class driver's licence and a General Construction Induction Card.
• You must be physically fit for manual handling in hot, humid conditions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties to present and maintain Council's open spaces.
• Brush cutting, mowing, and weeding as part of routine tasks.
• Fertilising, irrigating, and litter collection.
• Provide support to the workgroup to keep parks and gardens well presented.
• Work across locations within the Mareeba Shire, including Dimbulah.

Skills

Operate machinery

Horticulture

Driver's license

GC Induction Card

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Based in Dimbulah, work in the great outdoors across a 9 day fortnight
• Operate and maintain a range of machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Join a dedicated team responsible for maintaining the presentation of Mareeba Shire's open spaced
• Mowing, brush cutting and weeding are all in a days work

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

As a Labourer Parks & Gardens, you will undertake a variety of duties to assist in the presentation and maintenance of Council's open spaces. Your days will be spent outdoors completing many tasks from brush cutting and mowing, to weeding, fertilising, irrigating, picking up litter and provide other support to the workgroup to keep our parks and gardens across the Mareeba Shire looking their best.

This position is based in Dimbulah, however is required to work across all locations within the Mareeba Shire.

The position requires physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis. As such it is the responsibility of the Labourer Parks & Gardens to ensure they are physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks.

This includes a requirement to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) for the seat of the machinery and equipment the position is required to operate.

What we are looking for

You will be able to work as part of a team in an outdoor environment and have solid communication skills, both written and verbal.

You will:

• Be able to safely operate Council owned plant such as mowers, brush cutters and chainsaws
• Have the ability to perform general maintenance on machinery
• Be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience in horticulture
• Hold a current Queensland C Class driver's licence and current Queensland General Construction Induction Card
• Be physically fit to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks in hot and humid conditions

Applicants local to the Dimbulah area are encouraged to apply.

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 3 - $61,780 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

Additional Information

Please refer to the Position Description, or contact Kathy Nicholls, Senior Patrol Person, on 0419 688 265 (during business hours only).

Closing Date

Applications close Sunday, 15 November 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 match the needs of our customers.