Open Spaces Maintenance Officer

Whitsunday Regional Council; Bowen; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-Day Fortnight

5 Weeks Annual Leave per annum

15 Days Personal Leave per annum

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking applications for an Open Spaces Maintenance Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team, responsible for the maintenance of parks, streetscapes, cemeteries and related infrastructure across the Whitsunday Region.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, teamwork and practical tasks, with a starting salary from $71,971.55 plus Locality Allowance and superannuation, and benefits including a 9-day working fortnight, five weeks of annual leave and

Qualifications

• MR Driver Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card)
• Ability to undertake physical outdoor maintenance in varying conditions
• Experience operating plant and small machinery used in open space maintenance

Responsibilities

• Undertaking mowing, brush cutting, edging and litter collection.
• Maintaining garden beds, streetscapes and related infrastructure.
• Installing and maintaining park infrastructure and irrigation systems.
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance (painting, power washing, basic carpentry).
• Operating vehicles and equipment safely (trucks, trailers, mowers, brushcutters).
• Supporting cemetery maintenance and regional operations as required.

Skills

Physical labour

Safety focus

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Lawn mower operation

Irrigation system maintenance

Job description

Commencing at $71,971.55 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 Maintenance Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team.This hands-on role supports the construction, establishment and ongoing maintenance of Council parks, gardens, streetscapes, cemeteries and related infrastructure, helping to ensure our public spaces remain safe, functional and well presented across the Whitsunday Region.

Your Impact

• Contribute to the safe, efficient and high-quality presentation of Council parks, gardens, streetscapes and public-use facilities.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of open space assets and infrastructure used by residents, visitors and the wider community.
• Work as part of a practical, safety-focused team delivering essential services across the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Undertaking mowing, brush cutting, edging, vegetation control, litter collection and general open space maintenance.
• Maintaining and developing garden beds and streetscapes through planting, mulching, pruning, watering and weed control.
• Installing, inspecting and maintaining park infrastructure, irrigation systems, playground equipment and public-use facilities.
• Completing minor repairs and maintenance, including painting, pressure cleaning, graffiti removal and basic carpentry tasks within your skills and training.
• Safely operating and caring for allocated vehicles, plant and equipment, including trucks, trailers, ride-on mowers and brushcutters.
• Supporting cemetery maintenance and burial activities, regional operations, and disaster response and recovery activities as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current MR Driver Licence, or the willingness and ability to obtain one, and a Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).
• The ability to safely undertake physical labouring and outdoor maintenance activities in varying conditions.
• Experience operating and caring for plant, equipment and small machinery used in open space maintenance.
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork and customer service, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What Council Offers

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

Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.

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