Labourer Parks & Gardens

Tablelands Regional Council; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Conditions

Employment Security

Diverse Training Opportunities

Career Progression

Equal Remuneration

Job summary

Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) is seeking a reliable casual Parks & Gardens worker to help maintain our public spaces in Malanda. The role covers weeding, brush cutting, herbicide control and watering, with opportunities to operate mowers and other equipment.

Join a team that values safety, community service and flexible working conditions. TRC offers competitive pay, allowances, generous superannuation, uniforms and health checks, with opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Casual role for parks and gardens duties.
• Willingness to operate mowers and equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Weeding and brush cutting in public spaces.
• Herbicide control and watering tasks.
• Operate mowers and commercial plant equipment as required.

Skills

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Outdoor work

Hardworking

Tools

Mowers

Plant equipment

Job description

Our Malanda Parks & Gardens team is looking for a reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious individual who enjoys practical outdoor work and takes pride in maintaining our public spaces. This casual position will undertake a variety of parks and gardens duties, including weeding, brush cutting, herbicide control and watering, with opportunities to operate mowers, commercial plant and equipment as required.

The Atherton Tablelands is one of the most exciting places in North Queensland to live and work. Located within a 90-minute drive from Cairns, our enviable lifestyle, vibrant landscapes, untouched rainforests, dramatic mountains, and stunning lakes & waterfalls make the Tablelands region extremely attractive for your new career

About Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)

TRC is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment, and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.

Tablelands Regional Council offers:

• Flexible Working Conditions -we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
• Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
• Career Progression – we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
• Equal Remuneration – we offer equal employment opportunities.

Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026

• Base salary package from $38.45 per hour
• A range of allowances included in base salary
• Attractive superannuation - up to 12% employer contribution
• Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
• Hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
• Health, body & mind hub access
• Discounted health insurance available

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.