Open Spaces Maintenance Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

5 Weeks Annual Leave

15 Days Personal Leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Superannuation 12%

Locality Allowance

Salary Sacrifice

Learning and Development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Whitsunday Regional Council in Cannonvale is seeking 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.

To be successful you will undertake mowing, pruning, irrigation and minor repairs, with a

Qualifications

• MR Driver Licence required or obtainable.
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card) required.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor maintenance in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mowing, brush cutting, edging, vegetation control and litter collection.
• Maintain and develop garden beds and streetscapes through planting, mulching and pruning.
• Install and maintain park infrastructure, irrigation, playgrounds and public facilities.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance including painting and pressure cleaning.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely as allocated.
• Assist cemetery maintenance and regional operations as required.

Skills

MR Driver Licence

White Card

Physical labour

Plant & small machinery

Teamwork

Safety focus

Job description

Permanent / Full Time

Location – Cannonvale

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
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee
• Annual Locality Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications close: 22-Nov-2026 11:30 pm

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