Labourer (Playgrounds)

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

17.5% superannuation employer

Parental Leave 14 weeks

Uniforms and PPE provided

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking a hands-on labourer for playgrounds and city infrastructure maintenance. You will assist with landscaping, concrete works, and installation tasks while following drawings and Australian Standards.

The role requires a current manual C class licence with MR upgrade ambition, White Card, Blue Card, and First Aid. A capable, safety-minded team player with plant operation skills is preferred. Benefits include competitive salary, superannuation, and leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Current manual C class driver's licence with ability to obtain MR class.
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
• Working with Children (Blue Card).
• Ability to use motorised equipment including hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of maintenance and deployment of construction equipment/plant.
• Landscaping/construction background.
• Traffic Controller Accreditation (TMI) or ability to attain.
• Plant Operators Certificates of Competency (desirable).
• First Aid Certificate.
• Certificate II in Arboriculture or Horticulture, or ability to attain.
• Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training or ability to attain.
• Chainsaw Ticket Level 2.
• ACDC certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hard landscaping tasks across playgrounds and open spaces.
• Assist with installation of infrastructure per drawings, specs and Australian Standards.
• Repair and maintain Townsville City Council infrastructure.
• Perform small scale concreting: forming, pouring, finishing.
• Operate power tools, hand tools and plant.
• Perform regular manual handling per health and safety regulations.
• Work independently or in a team to meet deadlines.
• Apply problem-solving to diagnose issues and propose site-specific solutions.

Skills

Manual handling

Power tools

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate II in Arboriculture

Certificate II in Horticulture

First Aid Certificate

White Card (Construction)

MR/Provisional HGV licence (desirable)

Tools

Chainsaw ticket Level 2

Operator certificates for plant

Job description

Division/Section:Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance Operations

Position Type:Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range:Base Annaul Salary $67,523 + super

Application Close:11:45pm, 8 October 2026

Working specifically on our Playgrounds around the City, this role will perform a variety of tasks which includes:

• Assisting in a wide range of hard landscaping tasks throughout Townsville’s open spaces.
• Assisting with the installation of a variety of infrastructure in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and Australian Standards.
• Repair and maintenance of Townsville City Council infrastructure.
• Performing small scale concreting works, including forming, pouring and finishing processes.
• Operating of a range of power tools, hand tools, minor and heavy plant.
• Executing regular manual handling tasks in accordance with workplace health and safety regulations.
• Working independently and as part of a team to deliver high quality results within set timelines.
• Applying strong problem-solving abilities to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and adapt to site‑specific challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

Mandatory

• Current manual "C" class driver’s licence with the ability to obtain an "MR" class licence.
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
• Working with Children (Blue Card).
• Ability to use motorised equipment including hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of work procedures associated with the basic maintenance and deployment of construction and maintenance equipment/ plant.
• Knowledge and experience in a landscaping/construction background.
• Queensland Government Traffic Controller Accreditation for Traffic Management Implementation (TMI), or the ability to attain.
• Plant Operators Certificates of Competency for the types and classes of plant utilised in this position (desirable).
• First Aid Certificate.
• Certificate II in Arboriculture and/or Certificate II in Horticulture, or the ability to attain.
• Certificate associated with the successful completion of the Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training course, or ability to attain.
• Accredited Chainsaw Ticket (Level 2).
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC).

For further information review the Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Shane (Team Leader)

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)

For further information review the Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact**************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone [phone]*** for a confidential discussion.