Open Spaces Maintenance Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council – Whitsundays QLD is seeking two Open Spaces Maintenance Officers to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team at the Cannonvale Depot. If you enjoy outdoor work maintaining parks and public spaces, join a team that helps keep the Whitsunday region looking its best.

This hands-on role covers mowing, garden bed care, park infrastructure upkeep, minor repairs and operation of council vehicles and small plant.

Qualifications

• A current MR Driver Licence, or willingness and ability to obtain one.
• A General Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).
• Physical capability to safely undertake outdoor labouring and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience operating ride-on mowers and brushcutters is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• 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 (furniture, signs, fences, guideposts, bollards and bins).
• Completing minor repairs, painting, pressure cleaning, graffiti removal and basic carpentry within your skills.
• Operating and caring for Council vehicles and equipment (trucks, trailers, ride-on mowers, brushcutters).
• Recording completed works and defects and supporting wider Open Spaces activities.

Skills

Mowing

Brush cutting

Edging

Litter collection

Teamwork

Outdoor labouring

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Brushcutters

Small plant

Job description

Whitsunday Regional Council – Whitsundays QLD

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.

Help Keep Our Parks and Open Spaces Looking Their Best!

About The Role:

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking applications for 2 x Open Spaces Maintenance Officers to join our Open Spaces and Cemeteries team based at the Cannonvale Depot.

If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining parks, gardens and public spaces, this is an opportunity to be part of a team that helps keep the Whitsunday region looking its best.

This hands‑on role delivers a range of open space maintenance and labouring services across the Jubilee Pocket to Shute Harbour area, contributing to the high standard presentation, safety and functionality of Council's parks, gardens, streetscapes and community spaces. Working with a supportive team, you will play an important role in enhancing the livability and natural beauty of one of Australia's most sought‑after regions.

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, including furniture, signs, fences, guideposts, bollards and bins.
• Completing minor repairs, painting, pressure cleaning, graffiti removal and basic carpentry tasks within your skills and training.
• Operating and caring for Council vehicles, plant and equipment, including trucks, trailers, ride‑on mowers and brushcutters.
• Recording completed works and defects and supporting wider Open Spaces and Cemeteries 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 General Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).
• The physical capability and demonstrated ability to safely undertake outdoor labouring and maintenance activities.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience operating ride‑on mowers, brushcutters and other small plant used in open space maintenance will be highly regarded.

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.