Open Spaces and Irrigation Maintenance Officer

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine, Collinsville; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Working Fortnight

5 Weeks Annual Leave

15 Days Personal Leave

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

12% Superannuation Guarantee

Annual Locality Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an Open Spaces and Irrigation Maintenance Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team in Bowen. This hands-on role maintains, operates, repairs and improves irrigation infrastructure while supporting parks, gardens, sports fields and other open spaces.

You will install, program and troubleshoot irrigation systems; monitor water use, keep records, perform general grounds maintenance, and assist with cemetery work, events and disaster recovery as

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience installing, operating, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems including fault diagnosis.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and customer service in open spaces and cemetery operations.
• Ability to operate plant, equipment and small machinery related to open spaces and cemetery tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, operate, maintain and repair irrigation systems and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults in controllers, valves, solenoids, sprinklers, pipework and pumps.
• Inspect irrigation systems, monitor water use and identify efficiency improvements.
• Maintain records of defects, inspections, repairs and stock levels.
• Perform general grounds maintenance including mowing, weed control and amenity tasks.
• Assist with cemetery maintenance, events and disaster response as required.

Skills

Irrigation systems maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

White Card (Construction Safety Induction)

Job description

Permanent / Full Time

Location – Bowen

Base salary between $71,971.55 per annum to $73,543.67 per annum

Plus Locality Allowance + Superannuation

The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.

About The Role:

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking applications for an Open Spaces and Irrigation Maintenance Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team in Bowen.

This hands‑on role is responsible for maintaining, operating, repairing and improving Council's irrigation infrastructure, while supporting the presentation and upkeep of parks, gardens, sports fields, streetscapes, cemeteries and other open spaces.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Installing, programming, operating, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems and associated infrastructure.

• Diagnosing and rectifying faults involving controllers, valves, solenoids, sprinklers, pipework, pumps and related components.

• Inspecting irrigation systems, monitoring water use and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and water conservation.

• Maintaining accurate records of irrigation defects, inspections, repairs, maintenance requirements and stock levels.

• Undertaking general grounds maintenance, including garden care, mowing, brush cutting, weed control and routine amenity tasks.

• Assisting with cemetery maintenance, event preparation, irrigation improvement projects, and disaster response and recovery activities as required.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current C Class Manual Driver Licence and Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).

• Demonstrated experience installing, operating, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, including fault diagnosis.

• The ability to safely operate and maintain plant, equipment and small machinery relevant to open spaces and cemetery operations.

• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork and customer service, with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

What Council Offers:

• 9 Day Working Fortnight
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave per annum
• 15 Days Personal Leave per annum
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee
• Annual Locality Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications close:14-Oct-2026 11:30 pm

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Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.