Parks Infrastructure Labourer

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Margate; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Salary packaging options

Study, Training And Research Scheme (V

Health benefits

Fitness Passport Program

Mental health support

Free parking on site

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a hands-on Labourer to support the Parks Infrastructure team in Margate. You will perform general labouring duties to maintain parks and assets, under a Crew Leader, and engage with stakeholders as needed.

Ideal candidates have recent manual labour experience, a current MR licence and a Construction Induction Card, with strong teamwork and safety focus. A 12% superannuation top-up applies, with a 9-day fortnight schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform manual tasks safely.
• Current MR truck licence is required.
• Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card) is required or in progress.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general labouring duties to maintain park infrastructure.
• Assist with upkeep of playgrounds, park furniture, shelters, fences and related assets.
• Work under supervision to support a Crew Leader and collaborate with other Council teams.
• Ensure safety, quality and presentation of assets across community parks.

Skills

Manual labour

Truck licence MR

Construction Induction Card

Team communication

Job description

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight |76 hour fortnight
• This team currently works full time hours over 4 days/week - Tuesday to Friday 6:00am to 4:00pm. 12 month trial
• $74,199 pa (ie. $37.55/hour) - incl. industry and uniform allowance + 12% super (level 3)
• Location: Margate

Work within our Parks Infrastructure team and help maintain the community's park infrastructure. Alongside an experienced Crew Leader, you'll support the upkeep of Council's recreational assets. Your primary responsibility will be undertaking general labouring duties to help ensure your designated park areas and infrastructure assets remain safe, functional and well presented.

You’ll be involved in maintaining various types of infrastructure including:

• playgrounds
• park furniture
• shelters and shade sails
• concrete areas
• fences and bollards
• retaining walls

This hands on position offers a variety of work and the opportunity to see the results of your efforts across community parks and recreational assets. You'll be engaging with stakeholders from other teams within Council and even members of the public at times - so effective communication and a positive attitude towards teamwork is a must!

Your work will directly contribute to the upkeep of our park infrastructure, making a tangible difference in our community's recreational spaces.

Ideally you will have recent experience performing labouring tasks related to the construction or maintenance of similar infrastructure assets. We are seeking applicants who demonstrate:

• knowledge and physical capability to perform manual tasks safely
• recent experience in a manual position
• experience maintaining park infrastructure or undertaking similar maintenance activities (highly desirable)
• strong communication skills and a team oriented mindset

In addition to these skills and experience, successful candidates must possess:

• a current truck licence (minimum class - MR - medium rigid)
• Construction Induction Card

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands‑on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increase locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling serviceand Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

Your Future City.See it. Shape it. Live It. City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Advertised: 26 Aug 2026 Applications close: 09 Sep 2026 23:55